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The Night and the Moment (1994)

Rate: 8
Viewed: 8/12

8/12: The staticity of The Night and the Moment will understandably turn off a majority of the viewers, but those who brave through the two-person dialogue will find it charming.

Films of this genre don't usually work because there's no breakup in the monotony by action. What makes The Night and the Moment a standout is the performances of Willem Dafoe and Lena Olin. It's rather amusing to see who's seducing who.

These two thespians are undeniably excellent whose acting is of the first order, matching the richness of the dialogue. Thus, they eliminate the theatrical feel. After making it to the end, I'm rewarded with a nice twist. That being said, it takes time to warm up at the beginning, and then, the show becomes better over time.

All in all, The Night and the Moment is a superb atavistic romantic picture.

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