‘Last Night’ Trailer
One smaller film I’ve been looking forward to isMassy Tadjedin’sLast Night, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall. The movie centers around married coupleKeira KnightleyandSam Worthington, who each find themselves tempted to stray on one fateful night. Worthington’s character goes on a business trip with sexy coworkerEva Mendes, while Knightley runs into old flameGuillame Canet(star ofLove Me if you Dare, director ofTell No One, baby daddy of Marion Cotillard). Ifthe last trailerseemed to emphasize Worthington’s infidelity, this one focuses more on Knightley’s. And it’s just as good, if not better. Watch the new trailer after the jump.
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Judging by this trailer,Last Nightlooks like a promising start for first-time director Tadjedin. As someone who’s a total sucker for quiet interpersonal dramas, I think this one has real potential. I especially love that there appear to be no clear-cut heroes or villains — just ordinary people facing tough decisions. My feeling is that people who hated 2004’sClosermay want to steer clear, asLast Nightlooks like it deals with similar topics. For the rest of us, though,Last Nightseems like an honest, compelling portrayal of marriage, sex and romance.
Knightley and Mendes are two actresses I like, not love, but they both look pretty strong here. More surprisingly, Worthington actually looks to be at their level. He displays more talent and emotion in these two spots forLast Nightthan he does inAvatar,Terminator Salvation, andClash of the Titanscombined. Perhaps this is the film that will finally allow us to understand why Hollywood keeps trying to make Worthington happen. I suppose we’ll find out when it opensthis spring.
Discuss:Are you looking forward toLast Night? (Ha, ha.) Do you agree that Worthington looks weirdly good here, or am I going crazy?
