One Night

1Night is a great romantic drama for Valentine's Day that provides an accurate depiction of the typical progression of a relationship. The movie was set during one night at a hotel where a couple of prom goers (Kyle Allen and Isabelle Fuhrman) run into the mature couple played by Anna Camp (Elizabeth) and Justin Chatwin (Drew). The younger couple, dealing with typical high school issues, work to overcome social differences while the older couple works to save their relationship. As a young guy myself, I felt like I could relate to the young couple. This reminded me of how young love used to be when everyone was still trying to figure out what exactly that they wanted along with the plans of the fast-approaching future. Justin Chatwin and Anna Camp also do a great job collaborating as they try to battle the troubles of their once intimate relationship. I think this was a great representation of how no relationship will ever be perfect and you must conquer the many possible obstacles that will try and get in the way of your happiness. If you're looking for a great watch alone or with a significant other, I highly recommend this movie.

1Night is a touching, thought-provoking, coming-of-age romance. Stars Justin Chatwin (Shameless) and Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) are completely convincing in their roles as jaded lovers trying to rekindle the passionate flame they shared in their youth. Likewise, Isabelle Fuhrman (The Orphan) and Kyle Allen (The Path) perfectly portray both the awkwardness—and tenderness—of teen love and existential angst. The film depicts a chance encounter between two distinct couples, one old, one young, and each reflects disparate aspects of being in love. The interconnected nature of the characters' stories makes for an engaging viewing experience. As their narrative arcs weave in and out of one another's, their relationships grow stronger, and their hopes, dreams, fears, and motivations become more complex and fully-realized. In that respect, the film feels like a two-in-one; the elder couple's arc plays out similarly to the cerebral and bittersweet romance Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, while the joyful (and puerile) relationship between the younger couple hearkens to the exuberant indie romance (500) Days of Summer. What's more, the ending—which I refuse to spoil here for anyone—puts M. Night Shyamalan (Sixth Sense, Split) to shame.

One Night is a movie that pushes too much charm on the audience and lacks the substance needed to propel the characters where they need to go internally. Chatwin's Drew is two dimensional at best while Camp's Elizabeth takes herself way too seriously. The true chemistry in this movie lies with Kyle Allen and Isabelle Fuhrman, their scenes together are what really make this movie worth the watch - they're palpable and visceral. Sadly the only other charming thing about One Night besides Fuhrman and Allen is the plot twist ending which is very predictable midway through the film. This movie had the potential to be a great, intelligent indie film but in the end falls flat due to poor writing, bad directing, and lack of character development.

One night is worth one watch.

I don't know if it matters or it will play into some peoples rating, but if you know the actors from other projects, you may feel compelled and kind of smitten by them even before you watch the first frame. But I can understand people who feel there is not enough "new" in this to make it interesting for them. I mean how do you spin this but still make it relatable to watch? So the couples do have chemistry and I do think the actors are doing a good or at least decent enough job with their characters.

Still while it tries to be really philosophical, it is not really a top romantic movie. There are some neat twists and it might not be exactly what you expect all the way through, but you can still see most of it coming a long way ahead of it appearing.

The film was unknown to me, so I decided to watch it. The film was very good and the acting of the four leads was quality and believable. The ending carried a great twist. I enjoyed and recommend to all.