The Vast of Night

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Troy R The two main actors were interesting and did a good job. The movie focused a little too much on being artsy, focusing on making it like we are watching an old film and trying to oversell the authentic old movie feel. Between the style and the way everyone was acting/talking. Didn't love the ending but it is what it is. Story was interesting enough to keep me paying attention. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/30/25 Full Review Simon A This is a cinematic gem. The Sci Fi aspect is well known in terms of plot but it is handled very well. Despite the somewhat expected ending, this is a joy to watch as a story. The atmosphere, the mood, the music and camera work as well as the acting should make this film stand out for film lovers. The opening scenes are the setting for the film, no plot that I could see but this is essential, if only to get your ear in to the Texan accents. The group performances may have been improvised they are so very realist, beautifully done. There is a single shot near the start of the film, very long, no cuts at all. I must presume it use some CGI aspects as it is physically impossible, breathtaking in its range. After ages of swooping, wide angle, racing imagery we are crashed out of it with a fast sequence of cuts breaking the spell but starting another. It is worth watching the film just for this. The sound design is also inventive, novel in parts but very underplayed as all good sound should be unless it is the main character. The stereo sound effect of a passing car mixes in before a vision cut from a closeup giving a very strange impact. I have never heard this before. It works well. The acting is enthralling. I totally believed the characters and enjoyed their growing interplay. The technology used in the film, a manual telephone switching desk, a local radio station, portable reel to reel tape recorders - must have used transistors because they were carried and run with often. The camera was also a beautiful period piece. No spoilers here ! Just appreciation. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/25 Full Review Farah R It requires patience to get through this movie, but the payoff is worth it. The Vast of Night is a well-made sci-fi thriller that’s heavy on nostalgia with its incredible aesthetic and dialogue. If only it delivered a more climactic twist after all the suspense it built. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review wilfred h Boring, predictable like the Blair Witch project, annoying american rubbish Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/29/25 Full Review Paloma J Siempre he pensado que The Vast of Night es una joya oculta dentro del género de ciencia ficción. Tiene esa capacidad de transportarte a la nostalgia de los años 50, cuando las radios eran el principal medio de comunicación y las historias de ovnis empezaban a capturar la imaginación del público. Lo que más me impresiona es que es el debut cinematográfico de Andrew Patterson, y aun así logra crear una experiencia envolvente con un enfoque minimalista pero increíblemente efectivo. Desde el primer momento, la película me atrapó y no me soltó hasta el final. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/26/25 Full Review Tex S A great story, that feels like it was actually made in it's set period. Beautifully shot with a multitude of long-takes, and some excellent camera drone work. The real-time feel of travel and distance, makes this movie come to life in a way I wouldn't have expected. Andrew Patterson displays true artistry in the direction of this movie. I absolutely loved watching this movie with my wife and all 6 kids, glued to the TV, making comments about the direction, and camera work. All positive. Quite possibly the first thing all 8 of us ever agreed on. ;-) Anyone can enjoy this movie, and I certainly hope you do. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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