Saturday Night Review & Analysis
Amount Of Times Watched (in theaters): 7
Written By: Ella Collins
Saturday Night has that disorganized and chaotic factor that I long for in movies, being someone who enjoys movies and shows with constant drama. That is exactly what this movie brought to the table. There is no dull moment, it will capture your attention from the beginning and hold it throughout. Saturday Night is about producer Lorne Michaels and his team in the first 90 minutes leading up to the debut of the first ever episode of Saturday Night Live attempting to keep everyone and everything in line and from turning into complete madness. This movie is nothing short of pandemonium but in the best way possible. I have to admit, I have never seen a full episode of Saturday Night Live but I was nonetheless interested in what this movie had to offer the moment I saw the trailer.

Saturday Night is a perfect representation of what it feels like to be on any movie set and gives the audience a different perspective inside the world of movie production. It shows the audience just how much of a team it takes to put together and create what ultimately ends up on our screens, including this movie itself. Rather than just actors acting in front of a camera, which is what is limited to our viewpoint, it shows the other side of the lens. The team of people from the lighting directors, to the producers, to even the smaller yet still vital to the success roles such as the assistants.
Throughout this movie there are, what seems like, never ending obstacles being thrown at Lorne and his team as they are attempting to bring structure back to a chaos ridden movie set and prepare for their debut. There are a multitude of setbacks so much so that one would even consider them a sign that the show was not going to work out, even if we knew what the outcome was going to be already.
Saturday Night leaves its viewers with a vital takeaway, that even amidst all the hurdles Lorne Michaels must jump through from problems between cast members to problems with the executive higher ups he does not give up. Even when it feels impossible and like it would be easier to just turn in his badge, he continues to fight for his dream even against all those telling him he is unable to do it. These characters as well as this story serve as a sort of vessel for anyone of us who are letting the fear of failure hold us back from achieving our dreams or pursuing our passions. It is telling us that we should never stop fighting for our dreams and what we believe in because if not for that fight we put up, especially when it matters most, then we would not have a lot of the beautiful things we do today. I feel it is also important to note how well all of this chaos was handled. Even when it felt like Lorne hit rock bottom he did not blow up or begin placing blame, instead he kept his composure and reworked his plan. By the end, everything slowly but surely came together and just further showed the importance of never giving up because at some point, even if it takes a little longer than an hour and a half, it will all eventually work out in your favor.
The score that accompanied the movie, done by Jon Batiste, is quite an enjoyable one because, when paired with the visuals, kept you on your toes and gave you a sort of adrenaline rush. I left this movie begging for more. It was the first movie I had seen in awhile where I wasn't sitting there wishing I could hit the skip button at any certain part.
​ If there is one thing you take away from watching Saturday Night let it be to never give up on your dreams, question your instincts, and no matter how many obstacles are in your way, to never stop fighting for them to come true, especially when it matters most, because who knows, one day you could create something beautiful for yourself and something others will enjoy for years to come!
