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What is
it about two strangers coming together?
Whether
it’s Brokeback Mountain
While at
its very core, the movie is essentially about two strangers coming together (Or I should say, cumming together). And even though there were moments of connectivity,
tenderness and humour, be forewarned: there is no fairly tale ending. Instead, the viewer
is left to ponder the question:
Does “true”
love ever knock at your door twice?
Written
and directed by Andrew Haigh, The Weekend tells the story of Russell (Tom Cullen)
a mild-mannered, gay lifeguard who ends-up falling for Glen (Chris New) a cynical,
out and proud gay artist that he picks-up at a bar. But what was supposed to be
a simple one-night stand ends-up becoming a weekend-long exploration of
passions ignited, secrets revealed and fears uncovered.
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On the
surface, the recipe for this film isn’t unique. In fact, some might argue that
it’s pretty standard fare. Add two strangers, a dash of smitten love, and a
serving of broken hearts - Voila! A celluloid version of mac & cheese. Despite
the clichéd scenes of drug and alcohol use, what makes The Weekend so
delectable is its montage. Interweaving moments of intimacy, conflict and
discovery with scenes from the hero’s day-to-day life, Andrew Haigh allows the
viewer to slowly savour not only the characters’ blossoming relationship, but their emotional blueprints as well.
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Both Tom
Cullen and Chris New did a wonderful job playing their respective roles. They
were both authentic and real with their choices and beats and were well-casted
for this impactful picture. I almost didn’t watch The Weekend but I’m glad that I
did. It was a good reminder of the fact that as in life, movies can be like a
box of chocolates.
