Review of One Week (2008) by Edward B — 20 Apr 2009
Most Canadian films possess a feel of being second rate products manufactured in a system that really has no care for the art. One Week is no different. it's a second rate Into the Wild.
But what makes it interesting is how it mirrors the main character's search for identity with Canada's search for an identity. The film is filled with beautiful shots of the Canadian landscape, showing the country in a light that hasn't been seen in as long as I can remember.
Over the last few years, there has been a rise in big budget Canadian productions like Shake Hands with the Devil and Passchendaele that reflect on Canada's part in world history. There have even been some cool genre pics with a Canadian twist like Pontypool and Bon Cop Bad Cop. One Week is the quintessesntial Canadian movie, a film that is as much about Canada in 2009 as it is about a motorcyclist's journey to find himself. Unfortunately, all these films have that second rate feel to them, a sense that these movies are American films replaced with Canadian characters. But it's nice to see the attempt at producing films that are actually watchable.
This review of One Week (2008) was written by Edward B on 20 Apr 2009.
One Week has generally received positive reviews.
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