Day for Night
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Movie Reviews of Day for Night
Movie Review: An inside look at moviemaking from a master
Summary: 5 Stars
Truffaut loved the cinema, perhaps more than any other director, and this is his movie about what it's like making a movie. He plays the director of a shallow love story being made into a film ("Meet Pamela"), and we see all the behind-the-scene tricks of the trade: stunts, trick pjotography, endless takes, the props - you name it. Truffaut also shows us the actors, actresses, and production staff in all their glory (and all their pettiness, too): their genius, hard work, cleverness, generosity, and professionalism (and also their mediocrity, selfishness, narrow-mindedness, and intolerance). Although in his honesty Truffaut demolishes some of the myths about moviemaking (the biggest being that the seemingly well-ordered finished product that audiences see in the theatre is in no way achieved in a methodical, systematic manner), he doesn't lessen the magic involved. He reminds us, in an almost heroic way, how actors and actresses have to put aside their own personal problems and become, though briefly, yet still convincingly, somebody else. It's a warm, humorous, poignant, and loving look at "movie madness."
Movie Review: A movie lover's delight - but pick it up while you still can
Summary: 5 Stars
Along with Fahrenheit 451, Day For Night is easily Francois Truffaut's most playful film. It works where so many subsequent moviemaking movies don't because Truffaut doesn't put the director at the center of the picture, or indeed the movies themselves: it may be set in a movie studio on a troubled picture, but it's all about people and about love in its various forms. Moreover, for all the pains and tantrums and breakdowns, there's a real love for and acceptance its characters that makes it a particularly joyful experience. Throw in some great performances from a fine ensemble cast - not least the oft-overlooked Jean-Pierre Aumont - and a wonderful Georges Delerue score, and it's hard not to fall under its spell.
If you like the film, now is the time to pick up either Warner's excellent Region 1 disc or MK2's French PAL disc (with English subtitles on the feature and a slew of unsubtitled different extras) as both companies are being sued by the Truffaut estate over the film, which may make it unavailable for the forseable future.
Movie Review: All-Time Great
Summary: 5 Stars
Day For Night (La Nuit Americaine) is one of the finest movies ever made about the movies. Although its story is rather trivial and melodramatic, the good humor and wit, the beauty of the setting, and above all the extraordinary performances elevate this to the level of near masterpiece. Especially the amazing performance of Valentina Cortese as a vain actress whose son is dying of cancer. She clearly should have won the 1974 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress - so obvious was it to everyone (except the sentimental Academy voters, who instead gave it to Ingrid Bergman, of all people), that even Bergman, accepting the statuette, publicly said it should have gone to Valentina!It's a charming movie, not Truffaut's best, but close to being his happiest. Terrific to have it out on DVD. Don't miss it!
Movie Review: Day for Night
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best films ever made about the innate absurdities of moviemaking, "Night" is a loving satire about the film-world family filled with marvelously nutty performances, tons of movie references, and an overwhelming joie de vivre. Truffaut develops his slightly defective characters beautifully, and the entire cast is splendid--including then-unknown Nathalie Baye, playing an indispensable production assistant. "Are women magic?" Leaud's bratty actor keeps inquiring. But a better question would be: Has any director ever loved movies more than Truffaut, who lovingly spoofs even himself? The dizzying, exhilarating "Night" is his personal answer.Movie Review: It's Finally Here With Subtitles!
Summary: 5 Stars
For years i have been not watching this film -- one of my very favourites -- because it was only available on VHS in an abysmally-dubbed version.Well, now it's on DVD with the original French track and subtitles in English, and it's just as great as i've been remembering it from the last chance i had to see it theatrically.
The video transfer looks excellent, the sound is good, and the film is the film.
And there are goodies galore on the DVD as well; i haven't finished all of them yet.
If you haven't seen this film, now is the time to do so.
((The dubbed track is included for people who simply can't deal with subtitles.))