An FBI agent and Florida State officer team up to investigate a string of unsolved murder cases.An FBI agent and Florida State officer team up to investigate a string of unsolved murder cases.An FBI agent and Florida State officer team up to investigate a string of unsolved murder cases.
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- 2 nominations total
Nick Koskoff
- Drunk Biker
- (as Nicholas Koskoff)
Adam Huel Potter
- Heavy Trucker
- (as Adam Potter)
Sistine Rose Stallone
- Heather
- (as Sistine Stallone)
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Midnight in the Switchgrass' is a generic thriller with a largely negative reception. The film is criticized for its reliance on clichés, predictable plot, and lack of originality. Performances by Bruce Willis and Megan Fox are deemed lackluster, while Emile Hirsch and Lukas Haas are praised. Direction and script face criticism for poor pacing, disjointed scenes, and unrealistic elements. Despite these issues, some find the film watchable due to suspenseful moments and certain performances.
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I REALLY hate to "diss" any film, but this is an absolute garbage. There's nothing more to add.
Featuring Bruce Willis on the cover and given top billing, we come to realize that isn't the case. As he is in a smaller supporting role. Emile Hirsch is essentially the lead here, along with Megan Fox.
This film is quite lazy, with bad writing, average acting and quite slow at times. It does get better in the second half but also the conclusion feels a little rushed.
Watching this film reminded that of the tv series True Detective, but nowhere near the level.
This film is quite lazy, with bad writing, average acting and quite slow at times. It does get better in the second half but also the conclusion feels a little rushed.
Watching this film reminded that of the tv series True Detective, but nowhere near the level.
I didn't have much expectations with this film so went in basically blind. And unfortunately the movie misfires. Poor acting and rushed plot really let it down.
As my title says, what was the point of Bruce Willis? He was in this movie for around 2 mins max. Said about 6 lines and bailed. And even those 6 lines he acted really poorly. Not a good day in the office for him. The chemistry between him and Megan Fox felt non-existent (her acting wasn't amazing either, but it was better), zero depth into the characters and overall you couldn't really get into them.
The plot. So, to be kind here. The 2nd half of this film absolutely saves it. It had really good suspense and it was edge of your seat action. But the first half of the film was rushed beyond belief. There were parts where I thought I missed scenes, because it jumped from scene to scene so quickly and the convos felt so forced and out of the blue. One minute you're looking at a crime scene and the next Megan Fox is opening up about her dad or something. It was bizarre in all honesty.
Got a bit tedious towards the mid section as well. Due to the lack of character depth and arcs, there was nothing to really keep you going. We knew the killer, it was just a matter of the ending.
The ending again felt a bit rushed. The suspense was kept really well the last 20 mins or so and I was really keen to know the end, but it kind of just ends. More could have easily been added just to finalise the arcs of some characters, but it just fell on flat ears. Again, I wanted more from the ending.
I wanted to like this film and although it had one or two positives, the negatives massively outweigh. Would I recommend? No. 4/10 from me today, just below an average film.
As my title says, what was the point of Bruce Willis? He was in this movie for around 2 mins max. Said about 6 lines and bailed. And even those 6 lines he acted really poorly. Not a good day in the office for him. The chemistry between him and Megan Fox felt non-existent (her acting wasn't amazing either, but it was better), zero depth into the characters and overall you couldn't really get into them.
The plot. So, to be kind here. The 2nd half of this film absolutely saves it. It had really good suspense and it was edge of your seat action. But the first half of the film was rushed beyond belief. There were parts where I thought I missed scenes, because it jumped from scene to scene so quickly and the convos felt so forced and out of the blue. One minute you're looking at a crime scene and the next Megan Fox is opening up about her dad or something. It was bizarre in all honesty.
Got a bit tedious towards the mid section as well. Due to the lack of character depth and arcs, there was nothing to really keep you going. We knew the killer, it was just a matter of the ending.
The ending again felt a bit rushed. The suspense was kept really well the last 20 mins or so and I was really keen to know the end, but it kind of just ends. More could have easily been added just to finalise the arcs of some characters, but it just fell on flat ears. Again, I wanted more from the ending.
I wanted to like this film and although it had one or two positives, the negatives massively outweigh. Would I recommend? No. 4/10 from me today, just below an average film.
A terrible film with a terrible script and unbelievably bad performances. Bruce Willis is in it and considering the sad revelations about his health I forgive him. I can't forgive the rest of this nonsense, though.
Not a good movie. Not even a good TV movie. I am not even sure why I voted it 3 maybe I feel generous today.
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Did you know
- TriviaBruce Willis' final theatrically released film before his retirement in 2022; his remaining film roles have been (or are set to be) released direct-to-video.
- GoofsWhen FDLE Cop, Bryon Crawford, goes to Gas Station to see security videos, the Security Officer's patch moves back & forth from left to right side of shirt.
- Quotes
Ms. Georgia Kellogg: Some days it's best to be drinking.
Byron: Yeah.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Half in the Bag: The Bruce Willis Fake Movie Factory (2022)
- SoundtracksNo Time Left
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- Also known as
- Medianoche en el Switchgrass
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- Budget
- $15,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $229,811
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Color
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- 2.39:1
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