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Written and directed by Patrick Brice this film goes from silly, to raunchy, to just plain out there. Not sure what the main point of the film is supposed to be it kind of just is.
Alex (Adam Scott), Emily (Taylor Schilling) and their son (R.J. Hermes) have just moved to Los Angeles from Seattle. While attending a child's birthday party they meet Kurt (Jason Schwartzman) after their sons start playing together. The sons getting along great Kurt invites the couple over to his house for a pizza dinner. Wanting to find new friends the couple readily agrees.
At Kurt's house they meet his wife Charlotte (Judith Godreche). Everything is going well. The kids get along and the parents are all getting along as well. When it's time for bed, Kurt suggests putting both boys to sleep and having Alex and Emily stay just a little longer to continue their conversation.
After the boys are in bed things start to get weird. Alex and Emily are shown Charlotte's promotional breast pumping videos, Kurt brings out the weed and his not safe for work paintings, the couples go skinny dipping and the night continues to progress from there.
Alex is able to come to terms with an insecurity he's had for years. Emily, on the other hand, grows more and more uncomfortable with the situations she and her husband find themselves in.
It's weird and complicated. When Kurt makes his major confession it gets weirder and more complicated. Nothing is ever resolved throughout the course of the film. You are left feeling weirded out and confused. It has its funny moments, but over all it is an uncomfortable film.
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"The Overnight"
3 stars
Rated R for strong sexuality, graphic nudity, language and drug use
Running time: 79 minutes
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