Jesters of the Night
- Tagline
- When the circus comes to town, so does the hunt.
- Description
- In the heart of the new millennium, a traveling circus with a secret arrives in a small town. Scarlett Johamson stars as a charismatic clown who brings laughter by day but is a cunning supernatural hunter by night. Alongside her, Butter Kea-toast plays a bumbling apprentice eager to learn the ways of monster hunting. Annette Beak-ning is the mysterious ringmaster with a hidden agenda. Directed by the visionary Jean-Luc Goosard, 'Jesters of the Night' is a rollicking action-packed adventure filled with humor and heart. It's a medieval mash-up where the stakes are high, and the laughs are mightier than the sword. Join the spectacle where heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and not all monsters lurk in the shadows; some might even serve you popcorn!
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 6.60
- ReleaseDate
- 05/02/2024
- Genre
- Action
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
In the grand, whimsical tradition of circus peanuts and popcorn, 'Jesters of the Night' juggles a delightful blend of comedy and creature hunting that will have you honking your nose in amusement. Scarlett Johamson, with her painted smile and hidden blades, delivers a performance that's part Chaplin, part Buffy, all charisma. Her sidekick, portrayed by the adorably inept Butter Kea-toast, serves up a bumbling charm that's half-baked but entirely digestible. And let's not overlook Annette Beak-ning, whose enigmatic ringmaster is as layered as a circus tent. Kudos to Jean-Luc Goosard for orchestrating this cavalcade of fun, a medieval merry-go-round that spins with enough action to keep your head dizzy long after the credits roll. Sure, the film's humor may occasionally slip on a banana peel, and the plot's tightrope walk wobbles at times, but 'Jesters of the Night' is an acrobatic feat that mostly lands on its feet. This PG-rated spectacle is the cotton candy of cinema—light, fluffy, and sweetly entertaining. It's not the greatest show on Earth, but it's certainly worth the price of admission.