Why Amy Adams’ horror-comedy is a surprise hit

The first reviews of Amy Adams’ latest film night beach are surprisingly positive. Known for her exceptional work in celebrated films such as The fighter (2010), The master (2012)you (2013), American hassle (2013), and Arrival (2016), Adams is undoubtedly one of the greatest working actresses today. Although she hasn’t appeared in a movie since 2022 DisenchantedAdams is set to make a big comeback in 2024 with the upcoming release of night beachwhich made its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival on September 7, 2024. Adams has been nominated for 6 Oscars and 2 Emmy Awards.

night beachWritten for the screen and directed by actress and filmmaker Marielle Heller, it is based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Rachel Yuder. Although Adams’ recent movies haven’t made too much of a splash with critics, night beach Currently has the highest Rotten Tomatoes score of any Adams movie in nearly a decade. With an RT critic score of 72% at the time of writing, night beach is now higher than 2021 Zack Snyder’s Justice League (71%) and 2018’s Oscar-winning movie Vice (64%). The last film that Adams starred in received a higher critical reception than night beach was 2016s Nocturnal animals (74%)That may change as more reviews are written.

Nightbitch’s early reviews praise Amy Adams’ performance and the horror-comedy tone

night beach Early reviews highlight Adams’ bold and commanding performance In an off-the-rails horror comedy. Peter Gray of The AU Review write “Yes, it’s funny, and a film about a woman who turns into a dog has a layer of ridiculousness built in, but this is truly a meditation on motherhood, isolation and female rage, helmed by a fearless Amy Adams..” Brittany Patrice Witherspoon of Pop culture reviews write “Blending drama and comedy while weaving in moments of magical realism, the Nightbitch experience is empowering, emotional and downright fun..” Adams is easily the highlight and biggest takeaway from the film.

Lauren Bradshaw of Fangirl Freakout“Nightbitch is a funny, intelligent catharsis about female rage and the isolating experience of motherhood. Adams is brilliant, perfectly balancing comedy and curiosity.” The film also has a strong and relatable message about motherhood and individuality. Maureen Lee Lenker of Entertainment Weekly writes, “A movie about insisting on your joy and holding on to it, not in spite of your motherhood but alongside it.” Nadia Dalimonte of The Next Best Picture writes, “While Heller struggles to balance the visual concept with its philosophical themes, her compassionate sensibility brings “Nightbeach” home..”

How Nightbitch’s Rotten Tomatoes score compares to recent Amy Adams movies

Nightbitch does not crack the top 15 movies in Adams’ filmography

night beach 72% Rotten Tomatoes critic score is her best in years but cannot match the heights of her filmography. While the RT score for Nightbitch iIt will certainly change in the coming months and may increase to become Adams’ best film since 2016, it probably won’t surpass Catch me if you can 96% RT critic score, you’re 95%, or arrival s 94%. As it stands now, night beach Doesn’t even crack the top 15 movies of Adams’ careerLanding in the same mid-level range as 2008’s Sunlight cleaning (74%), 2014s Big eyes (72%) and 2006s Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (71%).

In 2007 and 2008, Adams enjoyed a critical hot streak, starring in five straight Rotten Tomatoes-certified fresh movies, starting with Enchanted And end with Sunlight cleaning. She then starred in the highest-rated movies of her entire career during the early 2010s, with many installments being released sequentially, such as 2010s. The fighter2011s The Muppetsand 2012s The master. 2013 was also a big year for Adams, starring in American hassle, youAnd Man of Steelwhich was still moderately successful at the box office despite mixed critical reception. Based on her track record, Adams is certainly due for another critical hit.

Why Nightbitch’s positive reviews are surprising

Nightbitch’s first trailer received from initial backlash

night beach Trailer had a strong tonal shift that ran the risk of confusing or pushing off certain viewers, but the sharp change of direction seemed to win over most critics in the end. At first glance, it is somewhat difficult to understand exactly why night beach is about, with the premise of Amy Adams “Mother” protagonist turning into a dog that is potentially too over-the-top or fantastic For what is marketed as a mainstream comedy. Most critics would agree, however, that the film is not as funny as the trailer makes it out to be. Besides, a risky film like night beach Could be just what Adams needs to get her critical hot streak back on track in the 2020s and hopefully beyond.