The Vast of Night is truly a film for classic sci-fi lovers. As many other reviewers here have expressed, this is clearly not the kind of movie that a general audience expecting lots of action, plot twists, and visual effects will like. However, like sci-fi movies of its genre, it has been written for audiences that are willing to invest in a story where they are already familiar with what to expect from the beginning.
The movie itself starts with very little setup since it is assumed that the audience will already be very familiar with the classic trope. That is, two naive adolescents thrown into awakening about a future that is broader than they were ready to accept. The dialog is at times fast. But attempting to follow it is more critical to enjoying it than in most movies. The film itself is largely a homage to many classic sci-fi movies. As such, it is unlikely to please anyone looking for flashy gadgets, strange fantastical worlds, or fast paced action. However, if you already know and love classic sci-fi, and are still willing to accept it for what it is, you will more than likely to enjoy this movie too.
The movie itself starts with very little setup since it is assumed that the audience will already be very familiar with the classic trope. That is, two naive adolescents thrown into awakening about a future that is broader than they were ready to accept. The dialog is at times fast. But attempting to follow it is more critical to enjoying it than in most movies. The film itself is largely a homage to many classic sci-fi movies. As such, it is unlikely to please anyone looking for flashy gadgets, strange fantastical worlds, or fast paced action. However, if you already know and love classic sci-fi, and are still willing to accept it for what it is, you will more than likely to enjoy this movie too.