The Night Before
Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are three not-so-wise men in this R-rated Christmas comedy. These lifelong best friends hit their annual Eve tradition – potentially for the last time. Co-stars Michael Shannon (Man of Steel), Lizzy Caplan (The Interview) and Jillian Bell (22 Jump Street) and directed by Jonathan Levine (50/50, The Wackness).
- Director:
- Jonathan Levine ('Warm Bodies', '50/50', 'The Wackness')
- Writer:
- Evan GoldbergKyle HunterJonathan LevineAriel Shaffir
- Cast:
- Joseph Gordon-LevittSeth RogenAnthony MackieLizzy CaplanJillian BellLorraine ToussaintJames FrancoIlana GlazerTracy MorganMiley CyrusMichael Shannon
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksA tradition started by two college students to distract their pal from the death of his parents forms the backbone of this yuletide yuck fest. As comedy filmmaking luck would have it, what transpires is essentially a drug-fueled pub crawl caper, Harold and Kumar-like as it follows its leads in search of a mythical Christmas party and, well, weed.
Seth Rogen and Michael Shannon give their funniest performances to date.
Out of all of Rogen's films, I believe that this is by far his funniest film. Yes, its over the top, cheesy and extremely offensive, with enough random drug use to sedate a bear, but its the visual gags and reactions mixed with Shannon's smart humor that make this a night to remember. The plot plods along at a farcical rate, making fun of christmas tropes...
Three great actors with a capable supporting cast to boot. I just think the audience deserved better than this, especially coming from the highly respected actors and cast. I agree, there are some funny moments especially with the facial expressions and verbal responses. Even Mr Green I found to be darkly and saintly hilarious at the same time. Too...
Variety
pressRogen’s zonked-to-insanity performance is the lifeblood of The Night Before...
Total Film
pressFunny, cynical, and warm in all the right ways, this could finally be the Christmas movie for people who hate Christmas movies.
The Washington Post
pressHardly a Christmas miracle, but it’s good for a laugh or two. And that’s not a bad way to get into the holiday spirit.
The Guardian
pressSurprisingly, for a movie this ephemeral, the closing sequences... are actually quite touching.
Entertainment Weekly
pressHammy and crude and more baked than a fruitcake, but with a sweetly squishy holiday heart at its center.
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksA tradition started by two college students to distract their pal from the death of his parents forms the backbone of this yuletide yuck fest. As comedy filmmaking luck would have it, what transpires is essentially a drug-fueled pub crawl caper, Harold and Kumar-like as it follows its leads in search of a mythical Christmas party and, well, weed.
Variety
pressRogen’s zonked-to-insanity performance is the lifeblood of The Night Before...
Total Film
pressFunny, cynical, and warm in all the right ways, this could finally be the Christmas movie for people who hate Christmas movies.
The Washington Post
pressHardly a Christmas miracle, but it’s good for a laugh or two. And that’s not a bad way to get into the holiday spirit.
The Guardian
pressSurprisingly, for a movie this ephemeral, the closing sequences... are actually quite touching.
Entertainment Weekly
pressHammy and crude and more baked than a fruitcake, but with a sweetly squishy holiday heart at its center.
Seth Rogen and Michael Shannon give their funniest performances to date.
Out of all of Rogen's films, I believe that this is by far his funniest film. Yes, its over the top, cheesy and extremely offensive, with enough random drug use to sedate a bear, but its the visual gags and reactions mixed with Shannon's smart humor that make this a night to remember. The plot plods along at a farcical rate, making fun of christmas tropes...
Three great actors with a capable supporting cast to boot. I just think the audience deserved better than this, especially coming from the highly respected actors and cast. I agree, there are some funny moments especially with the facial expressions and verbal responses. Even Mr Green I found to be darkly and saintly hilarious at the same time. Too...
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