IndieWire’s review of "Closing Night" states that even Naomi Watts and Sarah Paulson cannot rescue the film, calling it a mangled melodrama. The article notes that Cody Fern’s feature directorial debut at TIFF attracted a strong cast but suffers from a wildly uneven tone and poor handling of its material.
Why it matters
Fans of Naomi Watts will see that her latest film received a notably critical review.
Key facts
- IndieWire’s headline says Naomi Watts and Sarah Paulson can’t save "Closing Night".
- The review calls the film a mangled misfire of a melodrama.
- The article notes Cody Fern’s directorial debut at TIFF drew a murderer's row of exceptional acting talents, including Watts.
- The review criticizes the film’s tone as wildly uneven and its handling of material as detrimental to the actors.
Evidence
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