Closing Night features Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts in a family melodrama
Cody Fern directs the film Closing Night, which stars Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts as estranged sisters in a story about a Broadway rehearsal.
Cast members play warring sisters
Sarah Paulson plays Sandra, an actress returning to the stage. Naomi Watts portrays April, a hairdresser who remained in their hometown of Michigan. The two characters have been estranged since their teenage years.
Mother owns local beauty salon
Dianne Wiest plays Diane, the mercurial mother who owns the salon where April works. The family dynamic centers on secrets that date back to before Sandra moved to Hollywood.
Tone shifts from comedy to sorrow
The film begins with dark comedy and fiery confrontations between the sisters. Later, the pace slows as the story transitions into a more traditional tearjerker.
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The Hollywood Reporter
‘Closing Night’ Review: Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts Lead a Deluxe Cast in a Shrill Family Melodrama in Search of a Binding Tone
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Variety
‘Closing Night’ Review: Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts Are Warring Sisters in Cody Fern’s Deliciously Histrionic Melodrama
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