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jeff bridges and jane fonda s chemistry elevates this forgotten psychological thriller 2 captures 10 sep 2024 17 oct 2025 aug sep oct 10 2023 2024 2025 success fail about this capture timestamps the wayback machine http web archive org web 20240910002130 https collider com jeff bridges jane fonda the morning after collider menu sign in now close movies submenu movie news movie features tv submenu tv news tv features streaming guides submenu netflix amazon disney max hulu apple tv lists reality tv reviews interviews trailers videos threads sign in newsletter trending videos 2024 movie releases screenings what to watch originals best shows to binge watch reviews close jeff bridges and jane fonda s chemistry elevates this forgotten psychological thriller the morning after 1986 by jeffrey speicher published 1 day ago thread 1 your changes have been saved email is sent email has already been sent close please verify your email address send confirmation email close you ve reached your account maximum for followed topics manage your list follow followed follow with notifications follow unfollow share facebook x linkedin reddit flipboard copy link email link copied to clipboard sign in to your collider account image by federico napoli when two of hollywood s grandest most storied families come together in a movie an exciting result is often expected such is the case with the 1986 noir psychological thriller the morning after starring jane fonda and jeff bridges the fondas and bridges have been tinseltown stalwarts dating back to the 1920s when henry fonda and lloyd bridges were carving out a path their offspring would follow the morning after brings these two powerhouses together delivering distinct and palpable chemistry between its stars the sizzling pair elevate the movie s solid but not spectacular screenplay which involves murder and blackmail in los angeles acclaimed director sidney lumet 12 angry men dog day afternoon provides an atmosphere that allows the two titans to give and take throughout the two performers make the most of the pairing for a twisty ending that doesn t disappoint what is the morning after about image via warner bros fonda is alex sternbereger a boozy c list actress who has fallen short of her potential of being the next vera miles when she wakes up after a debaucherous night out on the town there is a bloody body of a man stabbed in the chest lying next to her as a blackout alcoholic her credibility is called into question claiming that she doesn t remember what happened or how the body ended up in her bed the only person who seems to be willing to help her get to the bottom of the murder is an ex cop from bakersfield california named turner kendall bridges together the two manage to overlook each other s shortcomings and work to find the real killer in just a matter of hours fonda and bridges are like an old married couple bickering and complaining about one another it s a great pairing for the audience as they are undeniably attracted to each other still alex s boozing and kendall s overly judgmental attitude borderline racist appropriation regarding society cause them to butt heads along the way jane fonda and jeff bridges deliver spectacular performances in the morning after image via warner bros the relationship between alex and turner intensifies rapidly as lumet allows both to fully explore their array of talents fonda digs into her role as a washed up alcoholic with impressive skill delivering a convincing drunken performance is far more challenging than she makes it appear her circumstance would call for most performers to fall into the damsel in distress archetype but as the veteran actress has proven throughout her acclaimed career that she s too smart and has way too much panache to be portrayed as helpless even though she numbs the pain with alcohol she never comes across as a pitiable figure even if she is a vulnerable character related this jeff bridges neo noir thriller was a complete disaster behind the scenes with such a chaotic production process it s surprising anything of quality resulted from it 3 bridges role as turner kendall is just as meaty though in a significantly different way he has that patented too easy southern swagger in the morning after his ability to play an every man is unequaled whether it s the lovable stoner type in the big lebowski a smooth criminal in jagged edge or even the steely rooster cogburn in true grit there is a folksy earnestness to his performances that is somehow comforting while also being enormously entertaining as kendall he is swept up in his relationship with alex but is leery of her alcohol addiction being in recovery himself while he doesn t want to get too emotionally involved with her their physical attraction is undeniable jane fonda and jeff bridges characters bond over unfulfilled potential both alex and turner have their reasons for wanting to use alcohol to block out feelings of inadequacy alex was being groomed to be the next big hollywood starlet but a series of poor decisions left her in her mid thirties and on the c list of actresses working in l a as a result she turned to the bottle to drown out a career that could have been something special her credibility in hollywood is shot and her drunken exploits are what get her into the mess that she is in to begin the morning after meanwhile turner was a dedicated cop in the small city of bakersfield california before an injury derailed a law enforcement career which still had significant potential his chemistry with alex is borne out of his own experience but it can come across as hypocritical when you learn that there s more to his story than just an injury that sidelined him jeff bridges role has similar elements to jagged edge which was released a year earlier at several points in the movie jeff bridges characters seem almost too good to be true this is reminiscent of 1985 s acclaimed legal thriller jagged edge opposite glenn close turner has an aura of mystery about him that turns out to be deadly why is he so eager to help alex and insert himself in the middle of a homicide in this way bridges mirrors his excellent performance in jagged edge and his chemistry with fonda is as good as the dynamic he shared with close the actor was a matinée idol as a young man in the 70s and 80s and he makes the romance and the thrills so believable alex like close s character in jagged edge isn t sure whether he s involved in the murder until the moment that turner draws on and shoots the dastardly jackie manero raul julia as he is trying to drown alex bridges is so deft at playing the folksy nice guy while simultaneously bringing an uncanny and mercurial eeriness to his characters particularly in the 80s the morning after ends with its best scene image via warner bros the final scene of the morning after is a masterclass in acting between fonda and bridges turner is recovering in the hospital when alex comes to check on him both are vulnerable in their own ways she opens up about her desire to be a better person and her intention to cut back on drinking leaving herself exposed to heartbreak and rejection from a man she has only known for a few days but has undeniable chemistry with turner is physically helpless in a hospital bed and not sure if he wants to pursue a romantic relationship with alex and her baggage in the end both of their emotional issues make them open to taking a shot at something meaningful the two performers fully reveal themselves to the other and throw caution to the wind it is the most touching scene in the film as unlikely lovers spawn from a harrowing murder mystery the morning after 1986 r thriller mystery crime a washed up actress wakes up next to a dead body with no memory of the night before as she becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation she teams up with a sympathetic ex cop to unravel the truth and clear her name navigating a web of deception and danger in the process release date december 25 1986 director sidney lumet cast jane fonda jeff bridges raul julia diane salinger richard foronjy geoffrey scott james haake kathleen wilhoite don hood bruce vilanch kathy bates frances bergen michael prince main genre thriller writers james cresson the morning after is currently available to stream on the roku channel in the u s watch on roku movie features the morning after 1986 jeff bridges your changes have been saved email is sent email has already been sent close please verify your email address send confirmation email close you ve reached your account maximum for followed topics manage your list follow followed follow with notifications follow unfollow close thread 1 sign in to your collider account we want to hear from you share your opinions in the thread below and remember to keep it respectful reply post attachment s please respect our community guidelines no links inappropriate language or spam your comment has not been saved send 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