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Metascore
7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzArizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzUnfortunately, the plot as a whole is rushed, with character-development shortcuts and one whopping out-of-the-blue development that seems to exist not as a surprise but because the filmmakers had painted themselves into a narrative corner and needed a way out. But there are some scares, and Cooper and especially Guido give authentic-feeling performances — again, with a few shortcuts along the way.
- 70The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe special effects are fine, if unremarkable, but the actors are into it and the script manages to be thoughtful without dampening the fun.
- 63RogerEbert.comNick AllenRogerEbert.comNick AllenIt’s the kind of movie that might not be as charming if you’ve seen 100 vampire movies, but if you’re also curious about bloodsucker tropes, and the real-life world that surrounds its lead character, it has just enough of a soul.
- 50Screen RantFerdosa AbdiScreen RantFerdosa AbdiWhile it has entertaining moments, Black as Night isn't very balanced and the overall lack of levity ultimately makes the film a slog to get through.
- 42The A.V. ClubKatie RifeThe A.V. ClubKatie RifeBlack As Night is assembled in an uninspired YA style that only accentuates the weaknesses of its script, which is laden with stilted dialogue and cringeworthy voiceover.
- 33The PlaylistBrian TallericoThe PlaylistBrian TallericoA chaotic mishmash of ideas searching for a movie, Black as Night suffers significantly from truly awkwardly amateurish dialogue and performances.