Film review: Night Hunter (also known as Nomis)
Genre: Action, Thriller
Cert: 15
Director: David Raymond
Screenwriter: David Raymond
Starring: Alexandra Daddario, Henry Cavill, Minka Kelly, Nathan Fillion, Ben Kingsley, Stanley Tucci, Eliana Jones, Sara Thompson, Emma Tremblay, Brendan Fletcher, Mpho Koaho, Daniela Lavender, Kristen Harris, Jason Tremblay, Carlyn Burchell.
Running time: 1h 38min
Parents advised reading before viewing the film as some scene may contain scenes unsuitable for younger viewers.
Sex & Nudity: A woman is seen running through the woods in her underwear, wearing a long sleeve jacket and boots, no pants
Violence & Gore: Few scenes of graphic nature
Profanity: Multiple uses of the F word and the 'C..t' word
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking: Alcohol is seen being drunk by main characters
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Scene of Kidnaping, graphic nature can be a little disturb for some viewers
Story: A weathered Lieutenant, his police force, and a local vigilante are all caught up in a dangerous scheme involving a recently arrested, troubled man who's linked to years of female abductions and murders.
Likes: After watching this film I can see why they Opted against a cinema release, which is actually a wise choice for this film, as it a great film but flawed in places which wouldn't have done so well in the box office.
The acting is solid especial from the Beautiful Alexandra Daddario which the second time I've actually see her in a dramatic role, she pretty damn good with her performance in a thriller style film, she should be cast more in these styles of films.
Ben Kingsley and Stanley Tucci give great performances and Henry Carvill performance playing this hard attuide Ex swat leader task to hunt down a Serial Kidnap and murder, give a great performance to the point hard any would recognize him, which show Henry does diversity is he acting.
Emma Tremblay child actress does pretty well with Little lines she gets in this film, I've seen her a few time in other films, she got a great character ahead of her. Nathan Fillion in a cameo role who does have many lines along with Mpho Koaho great performance.
As for the story the film touches on the dangers of a young girl talking to people online as there are so that use the chat line to chat up young girl to meet them, the girl ends up being rapped or worst end up dead from some sick twisted Serial killer or Solid into sex trafficking where their parents never see them again.
Which is the disturbing part of this film, that should make parents aware of these dangers, as young girl go missing all the time. This film really hits hard on that aspect of its theme, the music score really compliment the style of film mood as well.
Although the film is a little predictable in places, there are some great twists in the story, some moments that will leave you shocked which give the film some what of entertainment value.
What looks to be a well-written film though turn out to be a bit of a mess in places which some viewer may be disappointed with which bring me to dislikes.
Dislikes: Its actually a shame that this film is a slight mess, especial with this casting, as there are scenes that are a little incoherent like the film scene don't flow so well, which make this film I little hard to watch.
There isn't much explanation on who was murdered or how many year this guy has got away with murder, which shows a lack of writing from the concept, which is a shame because it lacks tension in the face of a twist in the film.
I feel this film would have actually been better if it wasn't for the way the story has been written, there are some areas of this film that could have been improved with a slight tweak here and there I think this film would have been alot better especial when it has the same similar concept as se7en.
Overall: Dark gritty Crime thriller, Great performances, but story lack in it writing for the concept it comes off a bit of a mess
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 for Entertainment / 7 out of 10 for Concept.
Cert: 15
Director: David Raymond
Screenwriter: David Raymond
Starring: Alexandra Daddario, Henry Cavill, Minka Kelly, Nathan Fillion, Ben Kingsley, Stanley Tucci, Eliana Jones, Sara Thompson, Emma Tremblay, Brendan Fletcher, Mpho Koaho, Daniela Lavender, Kristen Harris, Jason Tremblay, Carlyn Burchell.
Running time: 1h 38min
Parents advised reading before viewing the film as some scene may contain scenes unsuitable for younger viewers.
Sex & Nudity: A woman is seen running through the woods in her underwear, wearing a long sleeve jacket and boots, no pants
Violence & Gore: Few scenes of graphic nature
Profanity: Multiple uses of the F word and the 'C..t' word
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking: Alcohol is seen being drunk by main characters
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Scene of Kidnaping, graphic nature can be a little disturb for some viewers
Story: A weathered Lieutenant, his police force, and a local vigilante are all caught up in a dangerous scheme involving a recently arrested, troubled man who's linked to years of female abductions and murders.
Likes: After watching this film I can see why they Opted against a cinema release, which is actually a wise choice for this film, as it a great film but flawed in places which wouldn't have done so well in the box office.
The acting is solid especial from the Beautiful Alexandra Daddario which the second time I've actually see her in a dramatic role, she pretty damn good with her performance in a thriller style film, she should be cast more in these styles of films.
Ben Kingsley and Stanley Tucci give great performances and Henry Carvill performance playing this hard attuide Ex swat leader task to hunt down a Serial Kidnap and murder, give a great performance to the point hard any would recognize him, which show Henry does diversity is he acting.
Emma Tremblay child actress does pretty well with Little lines she gets in this film, I've seen her a few time in other films, she got a great character ahead of her. Nathan Fillion in a cameo role who does have many lines along with Mpho Koaho great performance.
As for the story the film touches on the dangers of a young girl talking to people online as there are so that use the chat line to chat up young girl to meet them, the girl ends up being rapped or worst end up dead from some sick twisted Serial killer or Solid into sex trafficking where their parents never see them again.
Which is the disturbing part of this film, that should make parents aware of these dangers, as young girl go missing all the time. This film really hits hard on that aspect of its theme, the music score really compliment the style of film mood as well.
Although the film is a little predictable in places, there are some great twists in the story, some moments that will leave you shocked which give the film some what of entertainment value.
What looks to be a well-written film though turn out to be a bit of a mess in places which some viewer may be disappointed with which bring me to dislikes.
Dislikes: Its actually a shame that this film is a slight mess, especial with this casting, as there are scenes that are a little incoherent like the film scene don't flow so well, which make this film I little hard to watch.
There isn't much explanation on who was murdered or how many year this guy has got away with murder, which shows a lack of writing from the concept, which is a shame because it lacks tension in the face of a twist in the film.
I feel this film would have actually been better if it wasn't for the way the story has been written, there are some areas of this film that could have been improved with a slight tweak here and there I think this film would have been alot better especial when it has the same similar concept as se7en.
Overall: Dark gritty Crime thriller, Great performances, but story lack in it writing for the concept it comes off a bit of a mess
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 for Entertainment / 7 out of 10 for Concept.
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