WILD FOR THE NIGHT

Starring: James Maslow, Beau Casper Smart Director: Benny Boom Rating: 1 out of 5

Fresh out of rehab, 28-year-old Wyatt (Maslow) probes into the murder of his sister, Sheri. He’s quickly drawn to the LA club where Sheri was last seen. Because of his terpsichorean flair, Wyatt is hired by a club owner. Soon, the revelation Wyatt learns about his sibling puts even his life at risk. Does club owner Donovan (Smart, J Lo’s former squeeze) have anything to do with Sheri’s disappearance?

Boom’s movie is an awkward hybrid of film noir, murder mystery and dance flick. It’s hard to appreciate its production numbers because they’re too dark and are often cut abruptly. Ironically, the film’s best musical sequence, a song-and-dance number showcasing Nickelodeon alumnus Maslow, is seen as the credits roll—and even that leaves a lot to be desired. —RITO ASILO