Nocturne

Some excellent camera work, lighting and cinematography, and a score that works for the piece. it's a long film, and you'll need to be patient with the beginning before the pace and action kicks in. Found myself questioning what was going on in the beginning, but it pays off later on. Nice work from the leads. Director and cinematographer used lesser known locations in Toronto to build mood and tone and anchor the piece. Also some interesting angles and clever plot devices to keep the guessing going until the pieces come together. Great shots of Niagara Falls, and other city views, night shots. This is not a wham-bang action Hollywood movie, so be prepared to stick with it in the beginning for the payoff at the end--slow build with a satisfying finish.

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.

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.

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.

I just read on Facebook that they will be showing Nocturne again at the NJIFF on October 11. This is amazing news! I highly recommend that anyone who missed this terrific film when it was first shown there go and see it.

Just like David Lynch's 'Blue Velvet' took you on a journey through the underbelly of what was really going in amidst the manicured lawns of suburban America, Saul Pincus' 'Nocturne' will give you a peak at the unique characters that co-exist at night beneath the streetlights of our big cities. Particularly this insomniac Cindy and her beau Armen, the sleepwalker.

While night can be a quiet time, this film is anything but. Driven by a fantastic script of carefully crafted minimalism, this feature rings loud with true human conflict. These characters need each other so badly yet are so forced by their own inabilities to remain silent to each other. Director Pincus handles this scenario with great care and knows exactly when to give and take.

With great cinematography and outstanding music, this film resonates loud on many levels. All is all, a beautiful film that deserves to be seen!