Review of Weekend (2011) by Emma F — 19 Jan 2014
When I saw the instagram-like poster I wasn't sure if this was going to be awesome or awful. Thankfully it was the former. It sometimes becomes easy to overlook that this is a story about two gay men because it is not overly caught up in that; it is caught up in relating a human experience and story.
The film sort of bridges the gap between mainstream and LGBTQ films. Everything about it is honest and refreshing in a world of independent filmmaking that can sometimes become weighed down in obscurity and pretense.
It doesn't throw anything in your face and doesn't get off on being shocking and that's why it's so effective. It just presents itself as it is and watching it unfold is beautiful and akin to something I have seen only a select few films like the Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight trilogy.
In fact, I would first compare it to those films than any other LGBTQ films I've seen. Every aspect of the film lends itself in a wonderful way. From the fantastically real cinematography that captures everyday life to the blunt dialogue.
The final scene is nearly perfect, floating away into a familiar bittersweet and beautiful.
This review of Weekend (2011) was written by Emma F on 19 Jan 2014.
Weekend has generally received very positive reviews.
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