Good Night (Buenas Noches) // A Chattanooga Film Fest 2025 Review

Good Night (Buenas Noches) is a movie you can watch and rewatch with as many friends as possible because it is that good. Set in Argentina, the movie follows Laura (Rebeca Rossato) after arriving from Brazil to take care of some family matters. Unfortunately, after some miscommunication, she is forced to find alternative arrangements for the night. Laura has a string of bad luck starting with leaving her backpack in her Uber ride, and thus begins her crazy, adventurous night.

Killing Time

From the start, Good Night is able to do some things very well in a rather seamless manner. Laura is from Brazil, and Spanish is her second language, which is brought up several times. However, it’s only a part of her story and doesn’t become a distraction. As she switches between languages or her accent is brought into the conversation, it adds another layer to her character. Rather comically, her age is also brought into the conversation. This is where the dark comedy aspects of this thriller really shine. This movie is not a one-note type of film. It weaves genres together to entertain us in a rather skillful fashion.

As the night progresses from what may seem a simple ‘no wallet to pay for a hotel room’, Laura meets sisters Carolina (Sofía Siniscalco) and Paula (Tamara Leschner). There’s an immediate feeling of something being not quite right with them from the onset. Although to be fair, it was more of a feeling of you’ll be left on the side of the road after we dump you after this party. They just have that kind of vibe radiating off of them.

Sisterhood

I’m going to give the sisters credit, here, though. While they add to the evening of mayhem, they do embrace Laura into their tight-knit sisterhood. As they move from location to location, they invite Laura along even though she is a complete stranger to them. Whether they were looking to add Laura as an accomplice or seeking true friendship is another topic entirely. When Laura first meets Carolina and Paula, there’s a sense of dismissal, and it’s not quite certain if Laura has found companionship for the night. They do welcome her in, though, and unfortunately, that doesn’t work out in Laura’s favor. 

Good Night is reminiscent of a fun nineties crime thriller. From the action to the awkward silent moments, you can’t help but be drawn completely in. What makes it just absolutely work and even more appealing is how it’s female-driven. Laura, Carolina, and Paula are not the only characters, and yes, there are men with lines and action to speak of. However, it’s the women who shine in Good Night. They do the heavy lifting, and for that, the movie benefits.

Good Night grabs your attention from the get-go and doesn’t let up. Whether you’re holding your breath or catching your breath, the movie finds a way to keep you moving along and guessing. When Laura begins the night, she simply has nowhere to stay. However, by the end of the night, she’s back at her aunt’s a completely different person. With a run time of around 90 minutes, Good Night flew by and could easily have entertained me for longer. That’s the hallmark of a banger of a movie for me. Good Night is definitely a movie you will not be disappointed by having watched. Another hit from Chattanooga Film Fest!