Review of Eight Days a Week (1997) by Tim B — 01 Nov 2009

Honestly, I know that a lot of people will hate this film. I actually enjoyed this film. The plot is quite simple and a viewer can tell that it is pretty low budget. Basically a kid really wants to go on a date with his neighbor. He knows he has no chance so he figures that there is no point in even asking until his grandfater tells him a story about a guy who stood outside of a girl's window until the girl decided to go on a date with him. This is exactly what Peter intends to do. The only problem is....he isn't supported by anyone he knows. His dad changes the locks and his best friend thinks he is wasting the last summer they have together.

There isn't much to talk about with this film. It had a very 1980s feel and I was surprised when I found out the film came out in 1997. Peter is a nerd in every sense of the word, but throughout the film we start to see that even the hot girl next door has an inner nerd. We are also given a buch of bizarre theories about life. These include an asshole gene and being able to judge a girl based on the size of her breasts.

I'm going to cut this review short because I can't really talk about the film without giving something away. Just know before you watch it that you won't be laughing hysterically the whole time you are watching it. I think the movie will be more appealing to people who have been willing to do anything for one chance with a girl/guy.

Other interesting things:

These should not ruin the movie for anyone, so you can read them even if you plan on watching the movie. I found it funny that Peter started observing the neighborhood while he was sitting outside of her window. It was even more ironic that he thought the neighbor could of been a killer. Can anyone say DISTURBIA??? I know Disturbia was not based off this film, but it is funny to see that subplot within this movie.