Shopping de nuit

I've seen some pretty unfair reviews of this film and I don't think they're justified at all. There seems to be a lot of fixation around the credibility of relationships and plots blah, blah but I found my brain negotiated it's way around that because the dialogue sort of sweeps you along. It was a bit of a guys movie, and if you liked Swingers then you'll love this and it has to be said there was much laughing in the cinema where I watched it, I was actually sitting in front an entire half row of blokes and they loved every second of it, definitely a good night out for the boys. If I had any real criticism of this film I'd say the female characters were a bit weak and any observations made about the female experience only bordered on insightful but then again that didn't bother me that much because I was fairly engaged with the rest of the film. It's got flaws, find me a film that hasn't but as I understand it this was the writer and the directors first feature and with that in mind I thought Late Night Shopping was an excellent debut for both of them and I look forward to seeing whatever they do next.

With a few exceptions, British films of the past few years seem to have forgotten about the audience. Here's a new Brit flick that doesn't try to be gritty, ultra-violent, clever or just a showcase for film-makers who are more concerned with a stylistic wish list, than actually caring about the punter that's given up his evening and a fair wedge of cash to watch their effort.

Smart, witty and often laugh-out-loud funny, here's a comedy that builds upon emotions that we can all relate to. It's set in the twilight world that only shift-workers ever see. Our characters not only inhabit it, but are striving to make friends and eke out some kind of love life in it too.

Problem is, how is a serial one-night stand merchant, a guy too scared to check if he still has a girlfriend, a bloke with 'porno reactions' and a girl who has long since lost any daytime friends, ever going to find success? These social 'misfits' become increasingly endearing as their separate attempts to carve out romance all intertwine into a hilarious finish that's an absolute delight.

Short, snappy and a film with characters that you soon yearn to watch again, this is a smart Brit comedy that's a must-see.

I never heard about the movie when I decided to watch it. Wanted to know if I was in for a nice surprise. And i really was. I won't say the movie is a must-see, but it's a nice comedy with some original jokes. It's also an interesting look on the world that normal people always miss because they're asleep.

The persons in the movie have a nice character and there will definitely be someone you can identify yourself with. Nice story, some good jokes, surprising plot. In short: 85 minutes of your life you absolutely could have spend worse.

I saw the film at the Stockholm filmfestival and i absolutely loved it. The director was there to present the film, and appologised for the misuse of music in the film, in the hilarious scene when foreiginers is on the radio in the car and impossible to shut off. The story is thin but the excellent dialog is the best thing about it. The irony and british humour is splendid, and the actor are doing a good job. + for the beautiful Sienna Guillory. To be disturbed by small things as how Vincent could know where his friends were going is a sign of a person not feeling well. Ever heard of fiction?

I rented this film from a local shop on a whim, not expecting much. My housemates and I watched and loved it, every one of us. Maybe it's because we can relate as late-working, unambitious slackers; however I think that it was the spot-on acting, funny and likeable characters, great writing, and unique freshness of this film that made it so good.

If you like a good, intelligent comedy, check this out.