Hot Summer Nights

July. 26,2018      NR
Rating:
6.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A teen winds up in over his head while dealing drugs with a rebellious partner in Cape Cod, Mass.

Timothée Chalamet as  Daniel Middleton
Maika Monroe as  McKayla Strawberry
Alex Roe as  Hunter Strawberry
Maia Mitchell as  Amy Calhoun
Thomas Jane as  Sergeant Calhoun
Emory Cohen as  Dex
William Fichtner as  Shep
Jack Kesy as  Ponytail
Kimberly Battista as  Vice Principle Finney
Christian James as  Football Player

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Reviews

Steineded
2018/07/26

How sad is this?

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Allison Davies
2018/07/27

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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Brenda
2018/07/28

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

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Fleur
2018/07/29

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

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mantas-38417
2018/07/30

I just saw my dream summer... I wanted to see romantic view of summer for long, and not the one we get from the books and have to imagine by ourselves. As far as this guy, Daniel, I wish to spend summer like this with gorgeous girl. Of course, without drugs. "Hot Summer Nights" is beautiful movie for soul, not just in romantic way but in many ways. I am also guy, and after this film I wanted to cry.This movie is also strange. It is like a dream come true because Daniel didn't need to work hard or study after graduatin school, he just have been selling drugs. Not a secret that girls at some point want money from guys and this is a strange part of relationship. For Daniel, he succeed everything this summer perfectly. I am feeling envy for him. I had exams and have been trying to move to college for nearly two months of summer 2018. And only now, august I am feeling some relax but it's still reserved, at home somehow having nowhere to go. And Daniel just spends all summer so nicely with girl in such a beautiful small town, traveling even during nights. Well I am glad that at least I saw how wonderful summer would look like

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KJ Proulx
2018/07/31

When a story focuses on a central character coming of age, I'm immediately hooked. With the addition of the backdrop of the film being set in the 90s, that only added to my excitement. Hot Summer Nights is one of A24's latest distributions and this studio has had quite the track record over the last few years. Personally, I believe this film will be one of their most polarizing releases of 2018, but I think it's a fantastic little indie gem. If you enjoy stories of an innocent youngster who gets swept up in something they think they can handle but really is about to ruin their life, then this film is absolutely something I would recommend to you. Here's why I highly recommend Hot Summer Nights, but also why that recommendation may come with an asterisk for some viewers.Following Daniel (Timothée Chalamet) as he spends his scorching hot summer in Cape Cod, he finds himself caught up in drug dealing, an unlikely relationship, and no way out of either. Both of those things find a relation to each other and spiral into an overall film that feels like a fun 90s flick, meshed with the harsh realities of underground drug deals. The premise of this film is what truly hooked me and although the storytelling itself is quite conventional, the execution kind of blew me away. From the performances to the surprises, Hot Summer Nights is a film that doesn't let up, even with its slow pacing.Timothée Chalamet continues to prove himself as an actor and this role is nothing short of superb. Even if this film isn't for you, I have a feeling you'd still praise him in this role. His performance, along with his chemistry with both Maika Monroe (who is also as fantastic as she always is) and Alex Roe is simply electric. From the subtleties he brings to this character, to the raw and unnerving outbursts in certain sequences, Chalamet creates one of the most memorable characters of the year, in my opinion. If you're able to enjoy a film by the core performance alone, then I think you'll love this film as I did. Outside of this character, however, is where I fear some viewers may become uninterested or bored.There are a lot of moments of characters just hanging out and spilling their life stories, but it works in the context of the film. There are some viewers who will absolutely find these conversations boring, but I was blown away by the performances, so that wasn't an issue for me. There are slow movies that I find boring, but when dialogue can drive it and make for an exciting, slow, yet dramatic experience, that's my kind of movie. So here's where I caution viewers. If you aren't willing to be swept up in a film that's filled with dialogue and not much excitement (for the majority at least), then I would look elsewhere, but personally, I think you'd be missing out.In the end, Hot Summer Nights is easily one of my favourite movies so far in 2018. The dramatic tension between characters completely sucked me in. Chalamet leaps off the screen and the very solid writing and direction by first-time feature filmmaker Elijah Bynum is something worth noting as well. I will definitely be on the lookout for his next outing. Hot Summer Nights is a true story for the most part, but you can tell that things have probably been tweaked to make for a better film. This film will probably go unnoticed by most, and that's a shame. I loved my experience with this movie and I can't wait to revisit it.

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eve_dolluk
2018/08/01

But im definitely going to watch it after Adonis 0/10 review.If he thinks its bad then its definitely going to be good.Im sure he had a previous account on here and was the same trolling kinda reviewsAnyone that gives Tooth Fairy 10/10 and the Kings Speech a 0 must be aged 12 or just a troll.I mean who puts a 0 after a review that you can only rate a 1 !!!

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oscarindlt
2018/08/02

Hot Summer Nights is a very enjoyable film and an excellent directional debut for director Elijah Bynum. Timothée Chalamet did a superb job playing an awkward teenager who gets caught up in the wrong crowd. His mannerisms and subtle acting really show how talented he is. Supporting actors, including Maika Monroe and Alex Roe do an awesome job playing there parts and creating believable characters. The cinematography in this movie is flashy and eye-catching. The soundtrack is spectacular. The overall feel and aesthetic of this movie is very pleasing. The story is fairly simple, but the top-notch acting, cinematography, soundtrack, and overall talent in this film keep it from being forgettable. I highly recommend this film to anybody looking for a thrilling, entertaining, and fun ride.

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