255 reviews
Tye Sheridan is a massive talent
This film was alright... the script was pretty weak. Ana De Armas character seemed shoe-horned into the story just to fill up time. Rarely is one actor's performance a big deal for me- actor's are tools that a director uses. Sometimes there are performances that outshine every other aspect of the film, and this is one of those performances.
I've worked for over 6 years with special needs individuals, one in particular is diagnosed with Asperger's. Tye Sheridan's performance is so dead on that I know he a) researched real people with Asperger's extensively, and b) has the skills and confidence to incorporate that into his work here. Sheridan, along with Christopher Abott and Caleb Landry Jones, and a few others I'm probably forgetting, are among America's finest young actors
- cjamesdueck
- Jun 6, 2020
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Strong acting in an okay film
Both the male and female leads were superb. Very talented actors who have huge careers ahead of them. The film was okay. His character was interesting. But the way he filmed guests was a little unbelievable and didn't make sense. But I could ride with that. The story was a gentle run but with nothing of note to remember. I probably wouldn't watch it again but I will be keen to see both the actors in something new. I recommend this film for a relaxed afternoon. Oh, and I think Helen Hunt is in it. Or someone who looks a bit like her.
Works as a character study but that's about it
The problem with 'The Night Clerk', and I've seen many films fall into this trap, is that it gives itself a really annoying lead character for the audience to have to follow and side with. Now there are two sides to that coin. One is that the character is unique and interesting to watch from a medical point of view, and that's why the movie puts him there. But the other side of that coin is that it becomes really frustrating and hard to watch very quickly. It gives the film a point of difference, but a point of difference for the sake of it isn't always enough.
Tye Sheridan does a fantastic job playing the lead role. He nails Aspergers syndrome. Before it was ever mentioned in the film I was 100% certain that was what I was looking at. He keeps it up for the entire movie and never drops a scene either. The other cast member who really impressed me was Ana de Armas. I came to learn of her acting talents in 'Knives Out' and she has impressed me again here. She didn't have anything overly special to do in the film, but you could still tell she was a class above the rest.
The film itself is a little obvious in what it is trying to set up and surprise the audience with. There's one scene in particular that they thought they were being subtle with, but in reality it put all the cards on the table and gave the game away. Also there is a mystery element of sorts to the film that, had it been handled differently, could have been really interesting. Instead it was just clunky and petered out to dust by the end. I think the thing to watch this film for is Sheridan's performance and as a character study of an Aspergers syndrome. Otherwise there isn't a whole lot going for it.
Tye Sheridan does a fantastic job playing the lead role. He nails Aspergers syndrome. Before it was ever mentioned in the film I was 100% certain that was what I was looking at. He keeps it up for the entire movie and never drops a scene either. The other cast member who really impressed me was Ana de Armas. I came to learn of her acting talents in 'Knives Out' and she has impressed me again here. She didn't have anything overly special to do in the film, but you could still tell she was a class above the rest.
The film itself is a little obvious in what it is trying to set up and surprise the audience with. There's one scene in particular that they thought they were being subtle with, but in reality it put all the cards on the table and gave the game away. Also there is a mystery element of sorts to the film that, had it been handled differently, could have been really interesting. Instead it was just clunky and petered out to dust by the end. I think the thing to watch this film for is Sheridan's performance and as a character study of an Aspergers syndrome. Otherwise there isn't a whole lot going for it.
- jtindahouse
- Feb 20, 2020
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A convincing portrayal of an Asperger's man
Tye Sheridan really impressed me with his portrayal of a man with Asperger's. He is very convincing, from the lack of eye contact to his mannerisms. The story itself is a little slow, and lacks an emotional climax.
A good story, boosted by incredibly good acting.
It's a very interesting story, which develops well. Bart is a fascinating character, who's motives for doing what he does are sincere and innocent in his own way, buy invasive and voyeuristic.
The ending should have been so much better, if anything I thought it spoiled what was otherwise a very good film, the story builds and develops gradually, but the ending was harsh and abrupt.
Always great to see Helen Hunt, but the star of the show is of course Tye Sheridan, who's performance is actually captivating, what an amazingly talented young man he is. I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot of him in the future.
Boy oh boy this was good, 7/10.
The ending should have been so much better, if anything I thought it spoiled what was otherwise a very good film, the story builds and develops gradually, but the ending was harsh and abrupt.
Always great to see Helen Hunt, but the star of the show is of course Tye Sheridan, who's performance is actually captivating, what an amazingly talented young man he is. I'm sure we'll be seeing a lot of him in the future.
Boy oh boy this was good, 7/10.
- Sleepin_Dragon
- Aug 28, 2020
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Intriguing little thriller but a confusing ending
Wisdom of crowds
Whilst some have rated this 9 and others 3 I think the wisdom of crowds prevails here as 5 seems a fair rating for this film which has some good aspects and other terrible aspects. Good: the main character (Tye). Bad: Helen Hunt (what has she done to her face?!); de anas was a waste; and the ending was appalling.
Take it easy
- shady-42994
- Feb 24, 2020
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Ending. Silly.
- blackholeearth-09758
- Jul 23, 2021
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Decent thriller
Good cast and nice narrative buildup, slowly brewing. Works fine.
- jean-guy-365-332696
- Feb 28, 2020
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Painful
This movie has an identity crisis; it can't decide if it's a thriller, mystery, drama, comedy or romance! As a result, it's somewhat of a mess and difficult to sit through. It's a shame because the acting is really good; the script just can't keep up.
- patrickkeown
- Feb 24, 2020
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oddly compelling
It's rare you i find a movie i watch all through, let alone recommend to anyone, with that in mind, if you want to see a movie that is well acted, has a story that keeps your interest, is not predictable and has twists in the tale, you will find this worth a watch as a minimum.
Watchable
This movie wasn't bad, slow but interesting. But the end??? So rushed. It spoiled the whole movie, what happened? How? Why?
- windsorenquirer
- Feb 23, 2020
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Absolute waste of an exceptional cast
This one is a head scratcher....and by head scratcher i mean after the film is over you will scratch your head wondering why anyone would sign onto this movie. To say that the story was poorly conceived would be a an understatement. The movie goes absolutely no where and ultimately you're left with a feeling of regret for how you chose to spend the last hour and a half of your life
The Good : Tye Sheridan's performance as a high functioning man with Asperger's , seeing John Leguizamo in something since John Wick Chapter 2 and a briefly topless Ana de Armas
The Bad : Everything else
TLDR: Skip this one for sure
The Good : Tye Sheridan's performance as a high functioning man with Asperger's , seeing John Leguizamo in something since John Wick Chapter 2 and a briefly topless Ana de Armas
The Bad : Everything else
TLDR: Skip this one for sure
- venividivintage
- Feb 21, 2020
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Great psychological thriller that makes you think!
Those who are creeped out by Tye Sheridians character watching the hotel guests are looking at this act through the wrong set of eyes. His character Bart says he has to practice to be social so he is learning and mimicking what people say to be able to fit in better. It's more cerebral and those who don't like to think will not
- scifikevin77
- Jun 10, 2020
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Difficult yet very compelling!
- mckennapaul
- Aug 5, 2020
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Worth watching
Slow movie but the acting was alright. The two lead actors were average but did well for a movie with a dull script
- akpanemmad
- Feb 21, 2020
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Difficult to watch Helen Hunt
This post isn't intended to just attack Helen Hunt but its truly difficult to watch her. Im not sure what shes done with her looks but knowing what she looks like from all of her past movies to this movie is jarring. While she may not be a favorite of mine shes played some great parts my favorite being in As Good As it Gets. Her face is emotionless, stiff & shes unrecognizable in many shots. Theres a scene where shes trying to be uplifting to her son but it comes across flat & scripted because there's nothing on her face no emotion. I truly think she hurts the film but im sure her name was a big get & initially helped.
The story is a tad silly but it could of been better w/better acting. John Leguizamo was fine & Tye Sheridan was somewhat convincing & funny at times. I did believe Ana de Armas. Overall watchable but theres many other films to see before needing to watch The Night Clerk.
- mrwarcriminal
- Jun 9, 2020
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Additional comment...
After reading the low scored reviews, I've realized that so many people want movies with more action & less intellectual stimulation. The dumbing down of 'Merica.
Night at the Rainman Motel
The night clerk is socially awkward yet not very convincing as a person with Asperger's syndrome. The story is dull, predictable and plods along at a snail's pace. The poor acting of the lead, the silliness of the script and bad editing all combines to make this film difficult to watch through to the end. Very amateurish.
autismicly strange
Its a film about autism spectrum disorder, a young man with high but ever so locked up mental capasity, who has vast compications connecting to other åeople. working as the night clerk at a hotel, he feels that he can control and surveil the environment, and as part of his self therapy, uses hidden cameras in the hotel rooms, just to practice how to interact with people, especially the female part of the guests. but as a crime occurs on his night watch, things become very dire for him.
its a strange study into the head of a complicated person. its kinda rainman feeling rendering you while watching, at the same time its not. there are some confussionin the plot, the characters are pretty undeveloped, and its hard to say what reaaly happened in the end..seems to me they were in a hurry to get an end to the story,it could have been much better....
the grumpy old man gives a 6 for the main cast, its a small recommend, and a joyridee if youre in the trade of working peoples heads..
its a strange study into the head of a complicated person. its kinda rainman feeling rendering you while watching, at the same time its not. there are some confussionin the plot, the characters are pretty undeveloped, and its hard to say what reaaly happened in the end..seems to me they were in a hurry to get an end to the story,it could have been much better....
the grumpy old man gives a 6 for the main cast, its a small recommend, and a joyridee if youre in the trade of working peoples heads..
The ending!
I was so involved and entertained during the movie but then THE ENDING. I HATE when things aren't wrapped up. It's like... what's the point! Ugh
- lauren_pullen
- Jun 15, 2020
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I found it to be a beautiful drama.
Predictable or not, I found the acting great, and the story, a bittersweet reminder of how naive we used to be as well, or perhaps, still are sometimes.
- zurizuri92
- Feb 25, 2020
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A character study with solid acting
Make no mistake, The Night Clerk is not a groundbreaking film. There aren't loud explosions or jump scares or gory violence people overusing profanity to try and force the characters on you. In other words, you can put this on for just about anybody and they won't be screaming for you to turn it off. Of course, if you need all those things to be entertained you will be extremely bored watching this. The film centers around our main character and the entire plot builds around him. I won't go into any details because you can read the synopsis. I though the 2 lead actors did a great job. There were some issues with pacing in the mid to second half of the movie and pretty much all the other actors were either passable (detective) or useless (mother, husband, shift change guy). All in all though the ending was satisfying for what you started. Again, this will not win many awards. But it's a decent family friendly or date night movie that kept my wife and I entertained.
Slow and boring
No idea why they made this movie. It was slow, boring and predictable which is a kinder way of saying stupid.
- jtags-84059
- Feb 24, 2020
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