jasonisageek Holy cow everyone. I can't believe how great this film was and how nobody EVER talks about it. How is that possible? This is the very definition of a lost gem. And it's such a "different" type of film altogether. I wouldn't even know how to categorize it really because it's like a melting pot of different genres, but it works! It's like Scorcese's After Hours, only set in California in 1985. And make no mistake, this is a very California film and it's amazing. Every single frame is drenched in 80's Hollywood, CA nostalgia. But it carries very much the same tone as After Hours, so that should give you some indication as to what to expect.While I do watch a lot of movies on a weekly basis, with a lot of them being great, I can't remember the last time I was this surprised, enthralled and in love with a film experience. It's one of the most amazing films I've ever seen, and some of the most fun I can remember having with a film. It's like a dark adventure, thriller, comedy (while not actually being funny), drama and romance, all mixed together in a way that very few films can actually do. I don't even know how you could possibly and effectively even advertise this, so I'm not entirely surprised that it didn't do well in the theater. What blows my mind is the fact that I'd never even heard of it until now. I mean, for someone who grew up on Landis films, and just cinema in general in the 80's, it's quite a feat, yet it happened. And really, it's a travesty. More people should know about this film, more should be aware. It's such a unique film altogether, and if you love cinema, obscure films, or even if you just love John Landis films, you owe it to yourself to check this out as soon as possible. And I'll say it again, it's unlike any film I've ever seen. It's kind of like a dark, surreal odyssey through 80's Hollywood in the span of about 2 nights, with so much happening and so much being thrown at you, all in a very unconventional way that you don't really know how to take it all in until it's over, and then it just kind of hits you all at once and you realized you just had one of the most interesting movie experiences you've ever had.I absolutely loved and adored every single aspect of Into the Night, right down to it's title font. So much of this film just gets nearly everything right. John Landis, who has never been the most "visual" director, absolutely knocks it out of the park here, framing every scene in a very John Landis way, while also pushing his own envelope a bit, giving it more substance to every shot. I don't know how else to explain it, but if you're familiar with his very particular way of shooting, just imagine that but more, bigger, better and more impressive. Think of his work on The Blues Brothers, only more slick. Another surprising element is it's impressive soundtrack, led by........B.B. King of all people. And while that sounds a bit strange, to me at least, you'll be surprised how well his title song, complete with 80's synth (seriously!) fits the film so well. I had to keep asking myself "That's a B.B. King song??". I don't know if it was a trend he was riding in the mid 80's, but the synth background music that played along with his guitar and lyrics was magnificent, and encourages me to want to check out some of his stuff from around this time. This was the first film John Landis directed after the Twilight Zone: The Movie tragedy, and if I'm not mistaken, he may have even been in the middle of court proceedings during this time. Maybe that accounts for it's dark tone? I don't know, but I should also mention that Landis also appears in this. While he's been known to pop up in his films for a brief moment here and there, I'd never seen him in such a large role, and I must say, it was awesome. His character never speaks, yet it's his physical actions and reactions that speak volumes and generate legitimate laughs. It's both admirable and impressive on a number of different levels and for a number of reasons. It makes you wish he acted more, because he was a revelation, even though he never spoke a word.Into the Night is the very definition of a lost, underrated or obscure gem. Very few films pack the same kind of visceral punch that this one does, and the fact that it's gone largely unnoticed is such a sad reality, when in fact, it's quite an amazing film. It refuses to be boxed into a single specific genre, or defined because there are so many different elements that make it so unique. Even for a film that could in some ways partly be called a dark comedy, there is violence that will surprise you that always comes out of nowhere and blindsides you. And that's one of many wonderful elements this film provides you, the viewer. www.robotGEEKSCultCinema.blogspot.com

witster18 Now here's a film where literally nothing works.. for Jeff Goldblum anyway. It may not be as smart or funny(or as good for that matter) as "After Hours", but John Landis' "Into the Night" is still an entertaining, albeit long-winded affair about a nerd gone rogue, who falls for a manipulative, extremely non-committal, yet undeniably beautiful(make that smokin' hot) Michelle Pfeiffer. Decent music, cool cars, good cast, occasional laughs and undeniable quirkiness.. "ITN" is, ironically, insomnia inducing. The right mood or drink may be in order before hitting play. And know when you do there's no going back. The films harsh tonal shifts are eased when the viewer succumbs to the inevitable continuance of this nonsense. It's a hard film to recommend, for fear of someone taking any of it seriously. The films 2 hr run-time feels like 3, and the extreme violence really doesn't fit at all. It's still interesting and oddly entertaining. I give it a soft-7? Nah, Hard 6.The film effectively plays with the insomnia theme, placing it in the center of plot turns and the climax(is there a climax?), and in some weird way justifying the films length. You may forget your name while watching this, maybe fall asleep only to wake up suddenly, disturbed, press rewind to find where you left off, only to find-out everything you already knew, yet keep watching, wondering if the night will ever end. What have you got to lose?

sashank_kini-1 Don't expect any Oscars over here. What one can expect is a fun-filled, enthralling and enjoyable flick that can be seen without much utility of brains. The set of events unfold one night when Jeff's character is at the airport, after coming in terms with his wife's infidelity. He has an unexpected encounter with an alluring woman (Michelle) who is on the run from some people and decides to help her, but both get embroiled in a series of mishaps as the night progresses. The acting isn't very laudable over here, except of Michelle, who creates a character of her own. Jeff looks and sounds bizarre at times and looks disinterested. The rest of the cast gives a plausible performance but of course, no acclaim over here.Overall, a fun flick that one can watch at night ( Its 'Into the Night, right?) 6 out of 10.

goldgreen The plot here about a woman (Michelle Pfieffer) who has six emeralds that a bunch of murderous heavies want to get their hands on is pretty silly, but what rescues the film is some brilliant direction from John Landis, and I mean brilliant. It would not surprise me if they study this at film school. He takes every banal scene and adds a touch of comedy, clowning, in-jokes (more cameos of famous people and film directors than you could believe), or just tension. There is not a flat moment in the whole film. The choice of upmarket locations in Los Angeles too is a constant dazzle. Overall this pacing overcomes an average input from the love interest of Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Pfeiffer who do not really gel.