"Night Always Comes" Movie Review

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Night Always Comes strives to be a gritty, emotional drama, but unfortunately the execution falls short. The performances, particularly from Lynette, felt unnatural and distracting. Her portrayal often came across as though she were under the influence, which made it difficult to understand what the character was meant to represent or evoke.

The dynamic between Lynette and her mother also lacked depth. While the film suggests that the mother will step in to care for the son, her character adds little to the story. Ironically, Kenny, the young boy, demonstrates more sense and clarity than either of the adult women.

Lynette’s character arc is weighed down by too many conflicting elements — working multiple jobs, engaging in sex work, navigating trauma, and becoming involved in crime.

 Instead of creating a layered protagonist, the film makes her storyline feel overstuffed and unfocused. 

She robs her best friend, introduced as an escort, but then disappears entirely, leaving that subplot unresolved.

The narrative also suffers from glaring plot inconsistencies. For example, the wealthy man Lynette sleeps with never tracks down his stolen car, which conveniently remains abandoned under a bridge for hours without consequence. These lapses in logic weaken the film’s credibility.

By the end, when Lynette simply leaves, the resolution feels abrupt and unsatisfying. The audience is left without meaningful closure or growth from the character.

Despite its attempt to capture the struggles of survival and trauma, Night Always Comes is disjointed, frustrating, and ultimately unconvincing. For these reasons, I give it a 3 out of 10.