TWO NIGHT STAND
Cert 15
84 mins
BBFC advice: Contains strong language, sex, sex references, drug use
I have seen an interview with Miles Teller in which he admits he has to make big studio movies to make a decent living.
In other words, independent pictures as such as Whiplash may win the plaudits but don't necessarily help pay the rent.
So, Teller has returned to type in this rom-com alongside Analeigh Tipton.
She plays an unemployed singleton who aims to fill a romantic void by turning to internet dating.
Such is her instant success that she arranges to meet a handsome banker (Teller) within minutes of going online.
A few minutes later she is in his bed.
Unsurprisingly, she regrets her actions first thing next morning but a twist of fate means she cannot escape her one-night stand as quickly as she had hoped.
Max Nichols' film then focuses on how the two strangers get to know each other over 24 hours, rarely leaving the banker's apartment.
Tipton and Teller are both very decent actors, delivering a punchy script decisively and creating likable characters on the way.
And there are a couple of scenes which prompt laughs.
However, despite its bright moments, the movie was just a bit too claustrophobic for me to give it an unreserved recommendation which I would do, ironically, for Whiplash.
Director Max Nichols: "I was incredibly lucky to have such an awesome script to work with and such a rad (ical) cast. It's been a pleasure since day one and I'm psyched to get the movie out there."
Reasons to watch: The chemistry between Tipton and Teller and some funny moments.
Reasons to avoid: Goes through periods of heavy cheese.
Laughs: three out loud and some chuckles
Jumps: none
Vomit: none
Nudity: very briefly
Overall rating: 6.5/10
Cert 15
84 mins
BBFC advice: Contains strong language, sex, sex references, drug use
I have seen an interview with Miles Teller in which he admits he has to make big studio movies to make a decent living.
In other words, independent pictures as such as Whiplash may win the plaudits but don't necessarily help pay the rent.
So, Teller has returned to type in this rom-com alongside Analeigh Tipton.
She plays an unemployed singleton who aims to fill a romantic void by turning to internet dating.
Such is her instant success that she arranges to meet a handsome banker (Teller) within minutes of going online.
A few minutes later she is in his bed.
Unsurprisingly, she regrets her actions first thing next morning but a twist of fate means she cannot escape her one-night stand as quickly as she had hoped.
Max Nichols' film then focuses on how the two strangers get to know each other over 24 hours, rarely leaving the banker's apartment.
Tipton and Teller are both very decent actors, delivering a punchy script decisively and creating likable characters on the way.
And there are a couple of scenes which prompt laughs.
However, despite its bright moments, the movie was just a bit too claustrophobic for me to give it an unreserved recommendation which I would do, ironically, for Whiplash.
Director Max Nichols: "I was incredibly lucky to have such an awesome script to work with and such a rad (ical) cast. It's been a pleasure since day one and I'm psyched to get the movie out there."
Reasons to watch: The chemistry between Tipton and Teller and some funny moments.
Reasons to avoid: Goes through periods of heavy cheese.
Laughs: three out loud and some chuckles
Jumps: none
Vomit: none
Nudity: very briefly
Overall rating: 6.5/10