After Hours
Martin Scorsese NEVER misses. After hours is so intensely weird and I absolutely love it. I can’t believe I haven’t seen this before, and definitely can tell I will look back on this as a film I wish I could experience for the first time again.
Griffin Dunne delivers a superb performance as Paul Hackett, perfectly embodying the characters mix of bewilderment, unease and overall lack of common sense and terrible judgement of character. Alongside a supporting cast that each add their own level of eccentricity through memorable performances, helping to add to the ever thickening plot of unfortunate events and bizarre coincidences, that in turn lead to the worst night of Paul’s life.
It’s fascinating, chaotic, intense and definitely an under appreciated gem in Scorsese’s filmography. It’s unconventional storytelling, that explores themes of paranoia and desperation, coupled with superb performances and masterful direction make this an absolute must watch!