Eine Nacht bei McCools (2001), also known as One Night at McCool’s, is a dark romantic comedy that plays with perspective, desire, and unreliable memory. The film tells its story through multiple viewpoints, each revealing a different version of the same unforgettable woman.

At the center of the narrative is a mysterious and seductive character whose presence disrupts the lives of the men around her. Each man remembers her differently, shaped by his own fantasies, fears, and emotional weaknesses, turning the film into a clever exploration of subjectivity.

The humor comes from exaggeration and contrast. By retelling the same events through conflicting accounts, the movie highlights how desire can distort reality and how attraction often reveals more about the observer than the object of affection.

The performances are playful and energetic, embracing the film’s noir-inspired tone. The female lead commands the screen with confidence and charm, while the male characters embody varying degrees of obsession and confusion.