The Night Clerk
Saban Films | Release Date: February 21, 2020 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
44
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
5
Negative:
3
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
70
Film ThreatAlan NgFeb 26, 2020
As far as thrillers go, The Night Clerk is a little light on thrills. That said, there are more interesting things going on, which makes the film worth watching. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenFeb 20, 2020
Those anticipating something more traditionally calibrated will likely be disappointed with the film’s muted thrills and noncommittal denouement, but the elegantly composed film nevertheless makes for a creepy, contemplative entry in the Cristofer canon. Read full review
63
Movie NationRoger MooreFeb 18, 2020
If The Night Clerk rises above “near miss” status, that’s thanks to the cast. Read full review
50
VarietyLisa KennedyFeb 20, 2020
Sheridan and de Armas’s scenes together leave an impression long after the rest of the movie evaporates. Read full review
50
New York PostSara StewartFeb 19, 2020
Using autism as a plot device walks a fine line between empathetic and exploitative, and The Night Clerk is wobbly in that respect. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckFeb 19, 2020
The results aren't fully satisfying on any level, despite a terrific cast that includes rising star Ana de Armas (Knives Out), soon to be seen in the upcoming James Bond film "No Time to Die." Read full review
42
The Film StageJared MobarakFeb 25, 2020
Sheridan lends his role the necessary nuance it deserves and de Armas imbues hers with a wealth of unspoken pain, but neither effort receives its payoff. The film conversely squanders both instead. Read full review
42
The A.V. ClubKatie RifeFeb 20, 2020
The Night Clerk will be remembered, if at all, as a movie de Armas was way too good for — an unfortunate mile marker on her road to movie stardom. Read full review
38
RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoFeb 21, 2020
Inert to such a degree that one wonders if the film has been slowed down, The Night Clerk doesn’t really go anywhere, truly disappointing for how much it wastes the talents of its young stars on a movie that doesn’t deserve them. Read full review
25
The PlaylistChristian GallichioFeb 25, 2020
Despite featuring an intriguing set-up and good cast, The Night Clerk offers nothing new to the genre, predictably hitting the same beats, without variation. Read full review
25
ObserverRex ReedFeb 22, 2020
For an alleged psychological thriller, The Night Clerk has no thrills, suspense or tension. Read full review
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