Saturday Night

Synopsis: At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. This is the story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.

Movie Review:

"Saturday Night," directed by Jason Reitman, tells the story of the first 90 minutes before the first episode of Saturday Night Live. The film features incredible performances by the cast, chaotic and hilarious scenes, making it one of the most enjoyable films of the year. Gabriel LaBelle shines as legendary TV producer Lorne Michaels, bringing confidence, charm, and wit to the role. He is the heart and voice of reason of the whole show, balancing the chaotic actors on set and dealing with accidents at NBC, the studio that made it all happen.

Rachel Sennott delivers a phenomenal performance as Rosie Shuster, Lorne Michaels' wife and writer, showcasing charm and talent. Corey Michael Smith perfectly portrays a young Chevy Chase, capturing both his funny and unlikable sides. Dylan O'Brien steals the show as a young Dan Aykroyd, bringing humor and awkwardness to the role of the comedic legend.

The supporting cast, including Ella Hunt, Emily Fairn, and Kim Matula, give wonderful performances, but are underutilized in the film. Matt Wood shines as John Belushi, despite having little screen time. Willem Dafoe impresses as David Tebet, the head of NBC, with his charming and bossy demeanor.

Jason Reitman's clever dialogue and amazing performances make "Saturday Night" one of his best films and a personal favorite of mine. I give it 4.5/5 stars.

Director: Jason Reitman

Cast: Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cooper Hoffman, Dylan O’Brian, Cory Michael Smith, Lamorne Morris, Ella Hunt, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Kim Matula, Tommy Dewey, Andrew Barth Feldman, Nicolas Btaun, Kaia Gerber, Matthew Ryha, J.k. Simmons and William Dafoe

Runtime: 109 Minutes