About Last Night... (1986)

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• moon r

  
  While considered must see in its time its basic consideration (why buy the cow if you can get the milk for free?") has lost its impact. What's left are naked, anguished leads considering marriage while their buds vote "no" on the sidelines. I sadly kept waiting… More
  While considered must see in its time its basic consideration (why buy the cow if you can get the milk for free?") has lost its impact. What's left are naked, anguished leads considering marriage while their buds vote "no" on the sidelines. I sadly kept waiting for the buds to hook up unfortunately.

• AJ V

  
  A predictable, boring romantic drama that's only watchable for the sex scenes with the hot actors. Other than that, I don't care for this movie.

• Ken S

  
  About Last Night should be seen by anyone who has ever lived, loved or fucked in Chicago (especially if you did it in the 80's). Zwick proves yet again that he is one of the best "good" directors around. Rarley do his movies rise to the level of great, they're… More
  About Last Night should be seen by anyone who has ever lived, loved or fucked in Chicago (especially if you did it in the 80's). Zwick proves yet again that he is one of the best "good" directors around. Rarley do his movies rise to the level of great, they're always just good. The script is an odd mix of Zwick's signature sentimentality and David Mamet's rapid fire dialog. It's like "Sexual Perversity in Chicago" and "Thirtysomething" had a baby on 35mm. In the end you end up with a romantic comedy with a lot of swearing, a bit of nudity and a few really great moments.

• Adam M

  
  Montage, montage, unknown MOR 80s music, montage... This is how people learned about the development of a youthful romance before Power Point. What I took most from this 80s adaptation of a 70s Mamet play is that it is one of those movies where James Belushi gives a performance so… More
  Montage, montage, unknown MOR 80s music, montage... This is how people learned about the development of a youthful romance before Power Point. What I took most from this 80s adaptation of a 70s Mamet play is that it is one of those movies where James Belushi gives a performance so good, you expect his next one not to have moments that sound like a read-through. Demi Moore gives a more naturalistic performance than Rob Lowe; it's probably her best work. Also, her complexion is made nice and pinkish in the light ... I'd let her watch my kids. I'm not sure how sweet her character is in the play, which the movie makes me want to read. Sentimental but un-hack final crane shot ... un-hack, un-sentimental dialogue probably by Mamet ... That is what's un-hack. Elizabeth Perkins is made to look unlovely; her bitch-wit performance makes her look attractive again.

• Film C

  
  its ok

• Mark H

  
  Light romantic drama is based on David Mamet's play, <I>Sexual Perversity in Chicago</I>, which he adapted for the screen here. Detailed look at modern relationships reveals how a one night stand becomes a full fledged affair. Each person has a different idea about… More
  Light romantic drama is based on David Mamet's play, <I>Sexual Perversity in Chicago</I>, which he adapted for the screen here. Detailed look at modern relationships reveals how a one night stand becomes a full fledged affair. Each person has a different idea about where the relationship should be headed. Loud, generic pop soundtrack is a liability, but overall, the compelling performances and humorous script make for an entertaining movie.

• Cassie H

  
  okay

• xGary X

  
  Demi ***ing Moore. She is truly a pox on the cinema going public. Another turd in her repertoire, this rom com is full of plastic people in the 80s droning on about "relationships". Zzzzzzzzz...

• Jason S

  
  A movie about relationships. This had a good cast and was one of the Brat Packs overlooked movies.

• Tom E

  
  a good, intimate view of Rob Lowe

• Dean M

  
  Fine romantic story, but bit comedy with 1980's young couple Rob Lowe and Demi Moore.

• Steve B

  
  It might be a good movie on its own, but it pretty much checks David Mamet at the door and exchanges him for John Hughes sentimentality.

• Joseph E

  
  I never heard of this film. I happened to glance upon it when it was reccomended to me because of my review of St.Elmo's fire(Which I gave a 70% Rating). I didn't have anything to watch at the time, so I gave it a shot. I must admit this film had a very eccentric… More
  I never heard of this film. I happened to glance upon it when it was reccomended to me because of my review of St.Elmo's fire(Which I gave a 70% Rating). I didn't have anything to watch at the time, so I gave it a shot. I must admit this film had a very eccentric beginning. I also must say I might be checking out the book it was based upon. I definately give this film an A in realism. Rob Lowe was laid back in his role. He started to progress more and more as the film continued. You could tell he wasd a 'player' in waiting(If Belushi's charcter wasn't any indication) It made you wonder if he could settle down and Commit with the girl. Lowe is the typical I want to *@#%, but I don't want to be with you kind of guy. Demi Moore seems to sparkle in her films. In this movie she glowed.(yes that is better than sparkles) She was also rather impressive in her body langauge and emotioanl range. She showed off quite a bit of acting chops. She too wasn't sure if he was the commitment type, and the two of them would soon find out..together! What toegther? yes, they move in together rather fast. I also wondered something. Does Moore have a fascination with painting and pottery? SPOILER ALERT: The worst part of the film was the shower scene in the tub. It was rather cheesy and dumb as hell. Belushi(James), was actually pretty funny(I guess giving this romantic-romedy it's comedy) He was pretty damn perverted too(yes that was his role, but he did it so good, it kind of made you think he was a real professional at it) He does seems to slow down a bit, but you could see he had a hard time of not being rude, and crude. This film wasn't just a rom-Com to me. I thought it was kind of a Dramady as well. It was emotional, and also very entertaining as a comedy. This was a film that will make you feel many types of emotions, maybe for me, I guess that I mostly felt,"Hey this is some pretty real *7$#! My cousin talks like that!" This film kept getting better and better. I felt that this film touched on some very big topics, that didn't just include commitment,sex, and drinking, but also job loss,struggle, and living together. It wasn't very solid in discussing each topic as much as others, but it stressed upon them each enough for you guess the aftermath or affects of them. "About last Night, really isn't a film you'll forget about last night, cause you'll still be feeling the effects of it's realism, and fine perormances from it's leads for a few nights after. Or atleast the girls will fantasizing about Rob, and what he looks like without that towel." True Rating R/NC-17: For extensive use of extremely sexualy explicit dialouge,sexual content includding some scenes of nudity and some alcahol use. (will update with final anaylis of final 35 minutes of film, that i need to still view)

• Leo L

  
  A favorite.

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