Despite the incredible depth of its ensemble, “Saturday Night” only has a few different cards to play, and it feels like all of them are already on the table by 10:15.

Read our #Telluride review: https://t.co/ohx5WzpcPF pic.twitter.com/kjTsAL9oX9

— IndieWire (@IndieWire) September 1, 2024

SATURDAY NIGHT might take the 2024 Telluride crown. An absolute electric time, injecting exactly what we love about SNL and film directly into your veins. Labelle was great, but Rachel Sennott with a legendary supporting performance. I love movies! pic.twitter.com/XbflrvbSSr

— Vince Nunnelly || THE GRID (@vnun00) September 1, 2024

Sure there are some creative liberties at pay, but Jason Reitman's 'Saturday Night' not only gives a historic ensemble its due but might just feature a soon-to-be legendary cast of its own. My review from #Telluridehttps://t.co/9JHnQaAxhW pic.twitter.com/UjhNSfkpCo

— Gregory Ellwood - Telluride - The Playlist 🎬 (@TheGregoryE) September 1, 2024

Saturday Night: That kind of “against the clock” movie isn’t as effective when you already know everything works out ok, but there’s enough snappy dialogue & solid impressions of comedic greats to compensate. Not as blown away as some but it’s a good time. #TellurideFilmFestival pic.twitter.com/DV1ZFcZFzB

— Will Mavity @ Telluride (@mavericksmovies) September 1, 2024

Jason Reitman's Saturday Night is a return to form for the director, and might even be his best film. It's certainly on par with Up in the Air and Thank You for Smoking. It really hits its stride in the last act and soars. #TellurideFilmFestival

— Sasha Stone at Awards Daily (@AwardsDaily) September 1, 2024

#SaturdayNight sizzles for 96 minutes. Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan's script crackles, bringing laughs and one-line zingers. The cast pops with Gabrielle LaBelle, Tommy Dewey, and Lamorne Morris standing out. A best picture worthy #Telluride premiere has entered the chat. Loved. pic.twitter.com/hb1hMm5i2F

— Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) September 1, 2024

Jason Reitman's 96-minute stress-fest Saturday Night 'blew the roof off' Telluride Film Festival and is already garnering rave reviews. https://t.co/4fd4epFBzn

— /Film (@slashfilm) September 1, 2024

‘Saturday Night’ Review: Jason Reitman’s Zany, Brilliant, And Outrageously Funny Ode To SNL’s Opening Night Hits The Comic Bullseye -Telluride Film Festival https://t.co/YNJKWXYLkY

— Pete Hammond (@DeadlinePete) September 1, 2024