Billy Connolly, Billy Zane, Chris Brinker
The rags-to-riches-to-rags story of Troy Duffy, a blue collar Boston twenty something that struck a dream movie deal with Miramax in 1997 to direct the $15 million project, "Boondock Saints," from his...( read more
)
DVD Release Date: May 10, 2005
Stats: 362 reviews
Success doesn't change you. It just brings out who you really are...
Hmmm....
Troy Duffy's a fucking asshole then.
Decent documentary chronicling the downfall of The Boondock Saints director. He deserves the blacklisting from Hollywood...what he doesn't deserve is a sequel o...( read more)
Overnight is a cautionary tale about the harsh reality of the film. It's also given extra theatrical strength due to the main character being one of almost complete fantasy. Duffy is the key element to his own demise. He's too sure of himself and has an attitude that only a mothe...( read more)
While watching this documentary I could not help but root for Duffy's downfall and quick descent into obscurity.
Smart documentary. It's a must see for any film student on what not to do when you have a big production deal. Also...Boondock Saints sucks.
Isn't ironic that the filmmaker of one of my least favorite films (Boondock Saints) has become the subject of one of my favorite documentaries in years. Overnight is a important lesson for any inspiring filmmaker how self worshipping can kill your career. Seriously this is probab...( read more)
people who rate boondock saints 5 stars need to see this movie.
Infuriating. All the opportunities we hope, dream for, are given to one man. And he destroys them worse than you can imagine. Like I said, it is infuriating.
Fascinating documentary about the rise and fall of Boondock Saints director Troy Duffy.
As you watch Overnight, you see the downfall of man with a massive ego and a great idea who takes this industry for granted. Troy Duffy is a person who believes his own hype and takes a nose dive into obscurity by his own default. I loved watching this guy get what he rightly des...( read more)
This documentary tells the story of Troy Duffy, a bartender in Los Angeles who became a minor celebrity when Miramax offered him $1 million for a screenplay. full review
A depressing look into the Hollywood dream factory... one that rightfully should turn off many who fantasize of becoming the next Steven Spielberg or David Fincher full review
This board looks lonely. Be the first to talk about "Overnight" !
Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
All Rotten Tomatoes content is used under license from Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes, Certified Fresh, and the Tomatometer are the trademarks of Incfusion Corporation, d/b/a Rotten Tomatoes, a subsidiary of IGN Entertainment, Inc.
Click a thumb to vote on that suggestion, or add your own suggestions.
