Nightingale (film)

Nightingale
Television release poster
Directed byElliott Lester
Written byFrederick Mensch
Produced byBrad Pitt
Lucas Akoskin
Elliott Lester
Josh Weinstock
Katrina Wolfe
StarringDavid Oyelowo
CinematographyPieter Vermeer
Edited byNicholas Wayman-Harris
Music byMark D. Todd
Production
companies
Sea Smoke Entertainment
BN Films
Plan B Entertainment
Yoruba Saxon Productions
Distributed byHBO Films
Release dates
Running time
83 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Nightingale is a 2014 American drama film directed by Elliott Lester and written by Frederick Mensch. The film stars David Oyelowo. The film premiered on HBO on May 29, 2015.

Plot

The movie follows the life of Peter Snowden, a man in his late 30s who starts the story by confessing to murdering his mother. He expresses his lack of guilt over the crime but regrets the amount of blood involved. Peter, a vlogger of sorts, decides not to upload the confession video. The next day, he goes about his daily routine, momentarily forgetting the murder as he calls out to his mother's closed bedroom door. Peter appears stuck in a different time period, singing old songs and wearing outdated clothes.

Peter tries to reach out to his old military buddy, Edward, repeatedly leaving messages but getting no response. He also receives a makeup mirror his mother ordered before her death, which becomes a symbol of her presence throughout the film. Peter lies to his sister Vickie about their mother's whereabouts and vents his frustration through phone calls to Edward's answering machine.

The smell of decomposition from his mother's room becomes unbearable, and Peter temporarily seals the door with a towel. He buys an iPhone and a Bluetooth headset and discovers his mother's blood-stained glasses while searching for his own pair. Peter finally manages to reach Edward and invites him to dinner, claiming his mother has "moved away." Excited about the upcoming dinner, Peter prepares the house and eventually removes his mother's body, reflecting her fear of him through a locked bedroom door.

Peter deceives Vickie about their mother's situation and discusses his plans to redecorate the house, charging the expenses to his credit card. He interacts with various people who inquire about his mother, providing them with different stories. Peter reveals his tropical fish, Adam and Eve, to his online viewers, showcasing his anticipation for Edward's arrival.

As Peter searches for his espresso machine, he becomes increasingly frustrated and eventually finds it hidden in the attic. He shares stories about his military past and a misunderstanding with Edward that needs resolution. Peter tries to convince Vickie to send him money for a trip, suggesting they send their mother to visit a friend in Mobile, AL. He receives calls from concerned acquaintances, lies to them, and faces mounting pressure.

The much-anticipated day of Edward's visit arrives, but Peter grows anxious as he waits for his guest, who is delayed. He calls Edward and speaks to Gloria, pretending to be someone else. Frustrated, Peter loses control, damaging the dining room and revealing his violent tendencies. Feeling devastated, he plans to run away with Edward but receives news that shatters his hopes.

Peter contemplates suicide and prepares a letter to Edward, but upon discovering unopened letters he wrote in the past, he decides against it. He consumes a large amount of medication but vomits and fails to end his life by inhaling exhaust fumes. The next day, he believes someone tries to break into his house, but there's no evidence of anyone there. Peter eats breakfast, closes the mirror, and shares the news of his brother Bobby's death with his viewers.

It's revealed that Peter has been wearing Bobby's clothes throughout the film. Realizing he has lost both Edward and his mother, Peter accepts his fate. He receives a call from Vickie, seemingly confesses his mother's death, and prepares for the police's arrival. Peter shuts off the camera, recites a verse from Revelations, and waits for the police, apparently resigned to his fate.

The movie ends with the implication that Peter will be killed by the police, although the scene cuts off before showing the actual outcome.

Cast

  • David Oyelowo as Peter Snowden
  • Heather Storm as Newscaster
  • Barlow Jacobs as Beasley

Production

On July 9, 2013, it was announced David Oyelowo would star in the film.[1]

Release

The film premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 17, 2014.[2] The film premiered on HBO on May 29, 2015.[3]

Reception

Nightingale received positive reviews from critics, with Oyelowo's performance being praised. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 82%, based on 22 reviews, with a rating of 6.67/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Nightingale serves up a breathtaking solo performance by David Oyelowo in a film served well by its modest cinematic style."[4] On Metacritic, the film has a score of 67 out of 100, based on 13 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[5]

Sheri Linden of The Hollywood Reporter praised the film and wrote, "What makes the disturbing story gripping, beyond Oyelowo’s spellbinding performance, is its humor, defining compassion and incisive imagery."[2] Joshua Aiston of The A.V. Club wrote that "the narrow perspective creates the disconcerting intimacy on which Nightingale thrives, but Lester’s strict adherence to it often feels compensatory and makes the film come across more like a conceptual exercise than a story."[6]

The film did receive a number of negative reviews. Chuck Bowen of Slate wrote that "Nightingale is tediously literal-minded and anal-retentively 'worked out.' There's something stiflingly theoretical about the movie."[7] Matthew Gilbert of The Boston Globe wrote, "What could have been an evocative journey into the mind of a lost veteran, as he opens up his thinking across a one-man show set entirely inside his house, is more like a quasi thriller revolving around a very mad hatter."[8]

Oyelowo's performance was met with unanimous acclaim from critics.[9][10] Alessandra Stanley of The New York Times wrote that "Mr. Oyelowo gives a riveting, disorienting and suspenseful tour of an unraveling mind".[11]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipients Outcome
2015 Critics' Choice Television Award[12] Best Movie Nightingale Nominated
Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries David Oyelowo Won
Primetime Emmy Award[13] Outstanding Television Movie Nightingale Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie David Oyelowo Nominated
2016 Golden Globe Award Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film David Oyelowo Nominated
NAACP Image Award Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special David Oyelowo Nominated
Black Reel Award Outstanding Actor, TV Movie or Limited Series David Oyelowo Won
Satellite Award Best Television Film Nightingale Nominated
Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Film David Oyelowo Nominated

References

  1. ^ Yamato, Jen (2013-07-09). "David Oyelowo To Star In BN Films' 'Nightingale'". Deadline. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
  2. ^ a b "LAFF Film Review: 'Nightingale'". The Hollywood Reporter. 2014-06-19. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
  3. ^ "HBO Takes David Oyelowo's PTSD Drama 'Nightingale' for May 29 Premiere". Blogs.indiewire.com. Archived from the original on 2015-05-04. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
  4. ^ "Nightingale (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. 2015-05-25. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  5. ^ "Nightingale - Season 1 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  6. ^ Alston, Joshua (2015-05-29). "Nightingale". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2015-08-22.
  7. ^ Cabin, Chris (2015-05-25). "Nightingale | TV Review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2015-08-22.
  8. ^ "'Nightingale': A soldier's torment only glimpsed". The Boston Globe. 2015-05-29. Retrieved 2015-08-22.
  9. ^ Brian Lowry (2015-05-27). "'Nightingale' Review: David Oyelowo stars in HBO drama". Variety. Retrieved 2015-08-22.
  10. ^ "'Nightingale' review: 'Selma's' David Oyelowo the reason to watch". Newsday. 2015-05-29. Retrieved 2015-08-22.
  11. ^ Stanley, Alessandra (28 May 2015). "Review: David Oyelowo, Going Mad in 'Nightingale'". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  12. ^ "Critics' Choice TV Awards 2015: The Americans, Silicon Valley & more". EW.com. 2015-05-31. Retrieved 2015-08-22.
  13. ^ Variety Staff (2015-07-16). "Emmy Award Nominations 2015 – Full List: 67th Primetime Emmy Nominees". Variety. Retrieved 2015-08-22.

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