''New Year's Eve'' is a 2002 British short

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. The film was written and directed by Col Spector. New Year's Eve was later included in the 2005 compilation film '' Stories of Lost Souls''.

Plot

A young woman brings out the worst in a group of friends on New Year's Eve.

Cast

Stephen Mangan Stephen James Mangan (born 16 May 1968) is an English actor, comedian, presenter and writer. He has played Guy Secretan in ''Green Wing'', Dan Moody in '' I'm Alan Partridge'', Seán Lincoln in ''Episodes'', Bigwig in ''Watership Down'', Postma ...

as David *

Keira Knightley Keira Christina Righton (; née Knightley, born 26 March 1985) is an English actress. Known for her work in both independent films and blockbusters, particularly period dramas, she has received several accolades, including nominations for ...

as Leah * Philip Herbert as Paul * Bohdan Poraj as Michael * Amit Lahav as Matt

Reception

The film received mixed reviews. Angus Wolfe Murray of ''Eye For Film'' gave 4 and half out of 5 stars and said "The production values of Colin Spector's film are terrific, matched by his acerbic script and pin-sharp performances. The problem, if indeed it is a problem, remains the party itself. Sane men would certify themselves rather than stay another minute."

Awards

Notes

The characters of David, Matt, Michael and Paul also appeared in Spector's debut feature film Someone Else,

portrayed David in both films while different actors played Matt, Michael and Paul.

References

External links

* British short films 2000s romance films Films set in London Films shot in London British independent films 2002 short films 2002 films British romance films 2002 independent films 2000s English-language films 2000s British films English-language romance films {{2000s-UK-film-stub