Is Night of 100 Stars Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (1982)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Night of 100 Stars (1982), audiences are invited back into the world of Comedy, Music, TV Movie, Documentary. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The event, for which ticket-buyers paid up to $1,000 a seat (tax-deductible as a contribution to the Actors' Fund) was billed as "The Night of 100 Stars" but, actually, around 230 stars took part. And most of the audience of 5,800 had no idea in advance that they were paying to see a TV taping, complete with long waits for set and costume changes, tape rewinding, and the like. Executive producer Alexander Cohen estimated that the 5,800 Radio City Music Hall seats sold out at prices ranging from $25 to $1,000. The show itself cost about $4 million to produce and was expected to yield around $2 million for the new addition to the Actors Fund retirement home in Englewood, N. J. ABC is reputed to have paid more than $5 million for the television rights."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. While not a career-best, Jane Alexander's presence adds a necessary stability to the proceedings. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Comedy. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Night of 100 Stars worth your time? If you appreciate Comedy, Music, TV Movie, Documentary films that take risks, this is likely a must-watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Night of 100 Stars is a mixed bag with some redeeming qualities. With a runtime of 182 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Watch on OTT.