Nocturne

I was fortunate enough to go to a screening of this movie. If you get a chance to see it I think you will be impressed. I left thinking about the plot and actors and going back over what they were telling me, not just while I was there. A great use of storytelling and cinematography with a mix better than most multi million movies. It's an independent movie that had me entertained from beginning to end. Try to see it if you can. It is probably going to be on the festival circuit for a while. but I really hope it gets a distributor that gets it to the general public as well.

I'm sure this is a first of many for Mr Pincus.

I saw the movie in Toronto. I am pretty sure it was the Canadian premiere. I watched the trailer and was intrigued by the mystery and the mood. It was quite a surprise. So many different genre elements combined together for a wonderful effect. Pincus is a bright new voice for Canadian cinema and I am curious to see what his next project could be. Based on this film it could be anything: Thriller, Animated, Comedy, Psychological Drama? Whatever he chooses to do, I am sure it will be just as intriguing. The music and cinematography were critical to the entrancing success. I loved how the shots and music changed as the movie slowly evolved from an art piece/character drama to a thriller. It happened so seamlessly. The acting was very good. Especially the female lead. Definitely worth catching when you can.

Like many others who attend film festivals, I was looking for a surprise…and boy did I ever find one! My girlfriend and I took a chance and decided to try out 'Nocturne' at the Jersey Int'l Film Fest. The premise intrigued me. And while I am not much of a movie buff, I really dug this one.

Yes it was a bit of a strange film for someone like me who usually likes the usual Hollywood fare, but it was a good kind of strange. I loved the female lead. She had a certain something that I felt I could connect with - something of a genuine kind of 'screwed-upness' that I could really relate to. I think what made this film so special to me is that it remained honest to that spirit all the way through. It didn't apologize for itself in trying to be a different type of movie.

I was so impressed with it that my girlfriend suggested I post a review. While this is not usually the type of thing I ever do, I feel that this unique film really deserves it. There has been so many boring and predictable Hollywood movies for the longest time that this was a true breath of fresh air. I really hope that this movie has a chance to get into the mainstream. If this review helps in any way, then I am glad to have been a part of it.

I saw this movie on the closing night of the Kansas International Film Festival. Having seen the trailer, I was intrigued by the imagery of what I saw and expected. I was not disappointed.

The basic premise is a mousy woman is working for a computer firm that monitors e-mails. One day she sketches a flower, and sees a co-worker make a paper flower very similar. She is intrigued, but every time she tries to talk to her co-worker, she is ignored.

As she watches his actions, she becomes curious to has actions and activities.

Thus begins an intriguing movie that held me through to the conclusion. The characters are real, even though they are in larger-that-life situations. The lead actress is great. The lead actor has a very difficult job, but is very believable.

The movie itself is quite creative. There are great moments where sound is key. Also, there are some very creative photography that is cleverly done.

The music is also of note. There are standout parts, but never did the music feel self-conscious or out of place.

I fully recommend this movie. It is probably going to be on the festival circuit for a while. If you have the opportunity to see it, you will have a great experience watching a movie about regular people in unusual situations.

Nocturne is a stylish and engaging film. Director Saul Pincus has made the most of using visual storytelling for much of the film in a way that transports the viewer along the protagonist's journey. Dialogue is there when required but Pincus makes the daring choice to let the visuals and superb acting speak for themselves. The use of sound (and often its absence) and music add a wonderful dimension to the film. Everything in this movie is clearly thought out and executed with passion and attention to detail. The pacing of the film may not always be to everyone's liking but Nocturne does something most films these days don't do - make the viewer think. I'm very much looking forward to seeing more films from Saul Pincus.