One Night special

Rating: 7/10 (1 September 2013)

The premise is pretty simple but very effective. It's supposed to say something about society overall, but is still a fun movie to watch. Well let's say entertaining, because fun might be stretching it for some. I'm surprised about the current 5.5 this movie has here though, especially because this was a big success in America. So big in fact, it will spawn a sequel in (probably) 2014.
The movie treats the idea as if you might not have read the reviews, so you won't get thrown into the mix right away (maybe the sequel will do that). It will tell you what you are about to watch. The really amazing thing, which might have elevated the movie a lot more, is Ethan Hawkes character. The way he portrays him and he is written, with an arc and a clear structure is not something you get to see often in movies like this one. It's refreshing and a nice touch to the whole thing. Having said that, the movie is not entirely without surprises. Good Night and Good Luck indeed!