Saturday Night Movie
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Director: Jason Reitman
Actors: Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith
PlotIn a small, bustling city, at the intersection of personal ambition and the relentless race against time, three lives collide during one fateful weekend. Alex, a talented yet struggling musician, secures a breakthrough opportunity to showcase his music at a well-known local venue. Eager to impress, he faces mounting pressure as the date approaches, compounded by the demands of his day job and the skepticism of his pragmatic older sister, Laura. Meanwhile, Laura grapples with her own turmoil in the form of a looming career decision that could pull her away from her close-knit community and her brother. She feels caught between the pull of new prospects and the comfort of familiar faces that have defined her life thus far.
Elsewhere, Julian, an introverted writer and Laura's long-time friend, finds himself tangled in a web of creative block and heartache as he pines for a woman he believes is out of his league. As the weekend unfolds, the trio’s interconnected stories explore themes of aspiration, identity, and the power of camaraderie. Chance encounters and mistaken assumptions propel them into unexpected situations, forcing each to confront their deepest fears and desires. Through a series of misadventures, they learn that life's journey is often about finding meaning in the chaos and support in unexpected places. Their paths intertwine in a way that challenges their beliefs about friendship and sacrifice, leaving them forever changed by the choices of a single, transformative Saturday night.
Writers: Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman
Runtime: 109 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Physical Media Reviews
Saturday Night
Blu-ray Review
Score: 82
"Saturday Night" Blu-ray delivers a compelling docudrama with superb Super 16 visuals, an intense DTS-HD surround mix, and insightful extras—highly recommended.




