There's something about the Nightwatchman gig. It's not a glamorous one but it's a job that has an air of mystery to it. As a member of the nightwatch you're the one responsible if a group of hooligans come barging in for a bit of fun. If a specter comes haunting, you're the one who's going to have call the Ghostbusters. A serial killer marks your location as his hunting ground, it's up to you to save the day. It's an occupation full of uncertainty. Plus, more than likely none of that would ever happen so you have tons of time to twiddle your thumbs, listen to music and do whatever the hell you want with no one to bother you. What a gig. Well, that's what our main character thought as well. That is until trouble found it's way to his cushy job and landed right on his lap. What will our Nightwatchman do? Will he save the day or lay a big fat egg? Find out in Ole Bordenal's Nightwatch!
Let's just get to the bottom of why you're watching this movie in 2020. It's because of the character Martin and the stunning beaut of a man who plays him. Who is none other than the Danish Casper Van Dien, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau! This is actually considered the breakout role for Jamie Lannister and, for the most part, I can see why. He does a decent job with the role he has. I especially enjoyed his acting when he was frightened. Love me a good scaredy-pants. It's the film itself that tends to be up and down. The film revolves around Nik's character as he tries studying for his Law degree as he works night at a hospital. Well, lucky for us there's also a serial killer going around and, of course, Nik and the sinister on-goings somehow get wrapped up together. Without a doubt the high marks for Nightwatch belong to the ensemble acting and the suspenseful atmosphere. Everyone plays their part fine and when scenes of tension at the hospital are on screen you're pretty into the film. It's scenes that are not at the hospital that tend to fall flat. There are a couple side stories with Nik, one with his integrity-less bud and one that revolves around his girlfriend and both don't work very well. You may feel otherwise but the balance between the silliness of a comedy and the seriousness of a thriller didn't mesh so well for this feller.
Nightwatch overall is a decent little film that is totally worth a watch if you dig Jaime a ton. You have a couple above average scenes of suspense, some breasts, a glimpse of Jaime's pubic hair and possible penis (Sorry, I didn't rewind to see if you could see more. My bad.) and well, like I said, some solid acting by most of the cast. Keep your expectations low and you'll come away pleasantly surprised by this Danish thriller.
Let's just get to the bottom of why you're watching this movie in 2020. It's because of the character Martin and the stunning beaut of a man who plays him. Who is none other than the Danish Casper Van Dien, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau! This is actually considered the breakout role for Jamie Lannister and, for the most part, I can see why. He does a decent job with the role he has. I especially enjoyed his acting when he was frightened. Love me a good scaredy-pants. It's the film itself that tends to be up and down. The film revolves around Nik's character as he tries studying for his Law degree as he works night at a hospital. Well, lucky for us there's also a serial killer going around and, of course, Nik and the sinister on-goings somehow get wrapped up together. Without a doubt the high marks for Nightwatch belong to the ensemble acting and the suspenseful atmosphere. Everyone plays their part fine and when scenes of tension at the hospital are on screen you're pretty into the film. It's scenes that are not at the hospital that tend to fall flat. There are a couple side stories with Nik, one with his integrity-less bud and one that revolves around his girlfriend and both don't work very well. You may feel otherwise but the balance between the silliness of a comedy and the seriousness of a thriller didn't mesh so well for this feller.
Nightwatch overall is a decent little film that is totally worth a watch if you dig Jaime a ton. You have a couple above average scenes of suspense, some breasts, a glimpse of Jaime's pubic hair and possible penis (Sorry, I didn't rewind to see if you could see more. My bad.) and well, like I said, some solid acting by most of the cast. Keep your expectations low and you'll come away pleasantly surprised by this Danish thriller.