The Night Comes For Us Film Is A Hectic Gorefest

The Night Comes For Us 2018 streams on the Netflix platform and to be honest I wasn’t prepared for the gorehound lovers’ delight that was thrust at me when I sat down to watch this. Could this film starring Iko Uwais be one of the best action movies ever? This is a spoiler review as it contains various plot references. I won’t be divulging how this one finishes up, but I will be discussing the narrative and characters within the story.

Also, I’ve listed everything that Iko Uwais kills someone with — and; it’s a long list!

The Night Comes For Us 2018 Reviewed

From the moment the film begins there is graphic, war-like violence. Men with machine guns line up a group of villagers while the camera intermittently swaps over to a young girl sitting in the wet sand watching on. The opening scenes create a cliffhanger of sorts before the story leads into multifaceted situations across a few different groups of people.

The Night Comes to Us doesn’t overly explain much of the warfare within the narrative. If you aren’t paying attention to this one, it’s quite easy to get lost within the long stretches of out-and-out combat and killing. Some of the fights go on a little too long. Each fight involves scores of people, almost akin to watching a zombie flick where one or two people take on a massive horde.

What About the Fight Scenes With Iko Uwais?

Some of the hero-led fights are a smidge under-done with hordes of people hanging back only to be taken out one by one. A CGI tooth flying across the screen to add extra bedazzle. Strength in numbers passed over in lieu of one on one ensembles. Considering the magnitude of the scenes, they truly can be overlooked.

I must admit though, this is the first Asian action film where the violence outweighs and possibly undermines the story/narrative. For me that’s what hinders it from becoming one of the best action movies ever… but I guess it really does depend on what you want out of a film like this. For me, I would have preferred a little more downtime between the constant onslaughts. Be more invested in a few of the characters. I began to form a picture of what Ito’s motivation was but I’m not certain I had enough to go off.

Girl on Girl Action

I did watch a little of this with my phone over my eyes, especially in a few of the end scenes. Surprisingly it came in a fight between two women. An unusual sight to be sure but there is certainly no sexism in The Night Comes For Us movie. These women were as brutal if not more brutal than some of the men. To the point where I almost vomited in my mouth a little.

A fight later caused the same reaction, there’s something just not right about Stanley knives used in a fight. Luckily I was able to just add ‘Stanley knives’ to the list while looking down and not watch the rest of the face-stabbing competition they were having.

Is Iko Uwais Part of One of The Best Action Movies?

Yes, it’s pretty cool. Either way, this really is a must-see if your enthusiasm lies in over-the-top weaponry, fights, and a battle for good vs bad. Overall it’s a high-gore fighting person’s wet dream, but I’d of preferred a little more narrative. Just a smidge, thanks.

Where is the Night Comes for Us Streaming?

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Iko Uwais Uses Lots of Weapons

What’s Your Weapon Of Choice In the Night Comes For Us?

Iko Uwais delivered 90% damage with these weapons. Which one is your favorite?
Shotguns
Butchers Saws
Stabbed with hip bones
Getting stabbed with a glass
Getting stabbed with a bat?
Head implosions
Bones breaking
Hail storms of bullets
Electrodes
Machine guns
Axes
Shotguns
Machetes
Wet Floor Sign
Death by window glass
Knives
Bombs
Cars
Car crashes
Flashy ninja Garrotte
Pool-table light
Pool Cues
Pool balls 🤢 this was a gross one from Iko Uwais
Grenades
Explosives
Laser pointer semi-automatic
A person windmilled around
A doodle pulled out
Doors
Metal Bats
Petrol fires
Air conditioner
Drawing pins
Screwdriver
Circular saw
Stanley knife
Pipes
Semi-decapitation
Fingers Severed
Blood Spatter
Guts hanging out
Blood Dripping
Pools of Blood
Face Stabbing

• FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IKO UWAIS: On IMBD.com
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• INDONESIAN HORROR: Impetigore is on Shudder.

The Night Comes For Us Release Details

• Written and directed by Timo Tjajanto also wrote V/H/S/2 2013 and Headshot 2016,
• Starring: Iko Uwais, Julie Estelle, Zack Lee, Shareefa Daanish, and, Joe Taslim,
• A mix of English and Indonesian narratives,
• DVD Release: October 2018,
• Production by Screenplay Infinite Films and XYZ Films,
• Distribution from Netflix and XYZ Films,
• Rated R this one has some high-caliber violence

I give It Comes at Night 

4 Stanley knives are not nice weapons out of 5

The Night Comes For Us Film Is A Hectic Gorefest - Mother of Movies

Director: Timo Tjajanto

Date Created: 2018-09-22 09:53

Editor's Rating:
2.5