Review of 1 Night

1 Night (I) (2016)
9/10
Unique perspective on love and romance.
20 February 2017
1 Night is a charming, intriguing, and relatable romantic drama. Set in Los Angeles, at the Figueroa Hotel, the film follows a married couple in their mid-30s, played by Anna Camp and Justin Chatwin, as they visit the site of their high school prom, in hopes of rekindling the flame that was the foundation of their once glorious marriage. During the visit, they frequently stumble across an optimistic, ambitious teenage couple, played by Isabelle Fuhrman and Kyle Allen, attending their own prom. The film is largely character driven. It intermittently transitions between the couples, demonstrating both the similarities and haunting differences between them. The juxtaposition of the two couples proves how quickly our feelings of love and romance can change with time. The film's narrative is incredibly realistic, and it suggests that Minhal Baig (writer and director) is drawing on her own evocative experiences. With a captivating plot-twist in the film's final moments, all in all, 1 Night is a thought- provoking romantic drama that audiences of all ages will surely enjoy.
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