Weekend

[brettbretterson]

I absolutely love Marz by John Grant, too. (The song that plays during the credits.)

[truman]

Seen this film again last night.

Still so good.

I love how many layers there are to be found.

[stuaw]

I will definitely be buying this on Blu-ray when I have the chance.

[brettbretterson]

I've watched it probably 5 or 6 times now, and only on my most recent viewing did I realize what all was happening in the scene where Glen is reading the log of Russell hooking up with the guy who said he had a boyfriend...that the guy was Glen's boyfriend at the time! Whoa. How did I not catch that?!

Amazing.

[Mister_G]

I've finally gotten round to seeing Weekend, and it was absolutely worth the wait. What a wonderful experience. This film made me feel warmer inside than any film has ever done before; I don't think I've ever seen a movie that I could relate to on so many levels and where I recognised so much of myself in the leading characters. I seriously couldn't pick a favourite moment without eventually naming every scene. So subtle, so beautiful, so ... real.

Instant favourite.

[clockworknovak]

I wish I liked this movie.

[swinginglondontown]

I liked it, but did anyone else have a problem with all the drugs?

Perhaps I'm just an old bore, but it could have worked just as well without all the weed and coke.

[mystikal_Love]

Just seen this film, I really love it but I agree I didn't really see the point of all the drugs. And somebody should have warned me about how explicit the sex scenes are!

[steste]

I'm very torn on this film. The guy I'm dating loves it. I agree about the drugs, and I think my problem with this film is that I find the guy who moves away very unlikeable? I only warm to the other guy.

[clockworknovak]

They are both boring and unlikeable characters.

[Rmx]

The short one is a bit unlikable but the other one is definitely very pleasant. I really loved this film. It's painfully real. That's exactly how (some of the) gay scene is like, and it really reminds me of my mr. London. You know you can't really be a couple and you don't even really want to, but being together is just so nice.

*sigh*

Where can I buy the DVD?

[truman]

Unlikeable ?
Really ?

Is it because his actions are too recognisable within yourself or someone who fucked you over ?

I think he's a very real and present person within the gay world. It doesn't matter if he's likeable or not. He's real. His feelings are very much real. And it's what makes the film work.

[clockworknovak]

Unlikeable ?
Really ?

Is it because his actions are too recognisable within yourself or someone who fucked you over ?

I think he's a very real and present person within the gay world. It doesn't matter if he's likeable or not. He's real. His feelings are very much real. And it's what makes the film work.

Are you directing that at me? I just found both characters boring and unlikeable. I don't think I need to go further than that.

[Rmx]

Truman there's no need to get all personal. Clockwork said he's unlikable (just like you are saying) but he never called him fake or something. You're basically saying "Unlikable?! How dare you say that!! Because he totally is!! But he's also something else..." etc.

[truman]

I'm not getting personal. (like, really not.)

I just find it weird that you would not get that character/those characters at all.

And if you only watch things with people you can find likeable, you're missing out on a lot.

[clockworknovak]

I'm not getting personal. (like, really not.)

I just find it weird that you would not get that character/those characters at all.

And if you only watch things with people you can find likeable, you're missing out on a lot.

I think you're taking quite a leap there in thinking I only watch things with people I find likeable. I never said anything of the sort.

I just didn't connect with either character at all, and in a movie like this, it sort of helps to identify with at least one of the characters. It's a character study, and when I find the characters we are studying dull, that doesn't exactly capture my interest. You claim that the characters are "real", but so what? I see "real" people every damn day. It doesn't mean I want to watch a movie about most of them, because most people are boring and unlikeable, and that doesn't make good film.

I know I'm in the minority regarding this movie, and that's OK. I just wanted to explain why I didn't like it very much.

[truman]

Well, that explanation makes more sense.

I get that relating to them can help in one way or another, and if you find the characters boring I get why you don't like the movie.

But there's a big difference between boring and unlikeable, to me anyway.

But I gettttt it.

[Mr.Arroz]

I am strongly attracted to this movie for the fact that it paints a very poignant and legitimate view of being gay in modern times. So legitimate that it tears at my heart to see.

When they kiss in the train station and the credits roll I get so choked up.

[Vashetti]

I liked the film, but I never liked the guy who left, felt that he was a bit of a cunt (not because he left).

I just felt he was totally unlikeable.

[sometimesxtc]

It found it very sweet*.... and an aching reminder of saying goodbye to friends and lovers in years gone by.

I am curious though, how old do you reckon they were (supposed to be)? I couldn't help but find their whole inability to communicate a bit adolescent. Provided they weren't supposed to be, say... upwards of 28, I whole heartedly approve!

*Also, the shy hairy one from the pool was almost unbearably hot!

[Rmx]

I'd say they were 30... ish? I'm really bad at estimating ages. The arty one was a bit younger, maybe 28. But the shy one was like 33 or something I think. And communicating is difficult! Especially when you fancy someone / just had sex with basically a stranger, etc. I thought it was cute.

[sometimesxtc]

I suppose you have a fair point. I can't help but personalise the situation as I've almost only ever had sex with strangers... and I find it much easier to talk openly with them after I've gotten into their pants. That being said, he was sweetly shy and oddly unawares of his own amazingness (ie. his condiment connection), so that seems reasonable.

The other guy seemed a bit more like a cliche... all restless, indecisive and raw (ie. the man), but inexplicably unable to tell the object of his affection how he feels even in an indirect fashion.

All of that aside, the best gay movie I've seen in years.

[JakeMagnus]

I'm watching it right now and don't really like it, though I can see why other people probably do.

[moorje]

I saw this the other night and thought it was refreshingly different. Both characters were quite challenging in their own way but I admired the film for not following an obvious path. There was something refreshingly honest about it but without it being cynical. My only complaint was the large amount of casual drug use. I'm not condemning drugs, but I just felt in the context of this film it was distracting and could be an easy way to dismiss the characters.
The film reminded me a little bit of 'Before Sunrise', another gorgeous film about two people who have a brief encounter in Vienna. I haven't made up my mind yet whether I want to return a sequel like 'Before Sunset'. Sometimes it's best to leave things how they are.

[Seanie]

I watched this the other day, I loved it. I guess cause it kinda reminded me of something I once had. Felt kinda bummed out at the end cause they didn't get together, but I guess in real life you wouldn't run off to America together after 3 days.