Remember Last Night? is the most hungover movie I've ever seen

If you like movies where people drink enough to kill a horse, this is probably for you. It’s a weird, messy mix of a murder mystery and a screwball comedy that feels like it was written on a dare.

Is it worth watching today? Yes, especially if you find old-school rich people being total disasters funny. But if you want a serious, gritty detective story, you’re gonna hate this one.

The whole thing starts with a party that looks like it lasted three days. Everyone is wearing fancy clothes but they all look like they’ve been dragged through a hedge backwards. 🥂

The host ends up dead in his bed. The problem is that his friends were so drunk they literally have zero memory of what happened.

Robert Young and Constance Cummings play the main couple, Tony and Carlotta. They have that fast-talking chemistry where you wonder if they ever stop to breathe.

They’re basically like those friends who are always 'on' and it’s exhausting but you can't help but watch. They spend the first twenty minutes of the movie just being ridiculously intoxicated.

One reaction shot of the butler lingers so long it actually becomes funny. Arthur Treacher plays the valet and he is honestly the best part of the whole thing.

He has this way of looking at his employers like they are the dumbest people on earth. He’s probably right, too.

Then Edward Arnold shows up as the detective. He’s got that big, booming voice and he looks like he’s about to pop a vein because no one can give him a straight answer. 👮‍♂️

The investigation is hampered by the fact that the witnesses keep trying to make more drinks. It’s kind of a miracle the case gets solved at all with all the gin involved.

Some things I noticed:

• The sheer amount of cocktails is actually impressive for 1935.
• There is a hypnosis scene that goes on way, way too long.
• The detective seems more annoyed by the hangovers than the actual murder.
• Someone actually uses a ventriloquist dummy to help solve the crime, which is just... weird.

The movie gets noticeably better once it stops trying to be a serious mystery. When it just leans into the chaos of a group of hungover people trying to remember their own names, it works.

There’s a bit of a weird energy here, almost like The Wizard but without the capes. It’s just people in tuxedos acting like toddlers.

The middle section drags a little bit. You can almost feel the movie trying to convince you that the plot matters more than the jokes.

I found myself zoning out during the long explanations about who was in which room. It doesn't really matter because the logic is pretty flimsy anyway. 🤷‍♂️

One scene has a character waking up in a birdcage. It’s never really explained why, and I kind of love that they just moved on.

It’s not as polished as something like The Thin Man. It’s much more chaotic and a bit meaner in its humor, which I liked.

The ending is one of those classic 'everyone gather in the drawing room' things. It’s a bit rushed and the killer’s motive is kind of blah.

I feel like the writers just wanted to get back to the drinking scenes. I can’t really blame them since those were the most fun.

The crowd scenes have this oddly empty feeling, like half the extras wandered off to a different set. Especially during the party flashbacks.

It’s a bit of a hidden gem if you like pre-code style movies that don't take themselves too seriously. Just don't expect a masterpiece of deduction.

If you're looking for something else from the era that’s a bit different, maybe check out The White Woman for a totally different vibe. But for a Friday night with a drink in your hand? Remember Last Night? is a solid choice.

Final thought: I think I need an aspirin just after watching this. It's a loud, fast, and very wet movie. 🧊

Didja notice?

• The detective’s hat is always slightly crooked.
• The amount of glass breaking is off the charts.
• That one guy who won't stop playing the piano.
• The dog seems like the only sober character in the house.