Le Weekend

I rather suspect that this is not the Jean-Luc Godard film that I went to see when I was a teenager studying for French A level. I think that dates from about 1967 or 68. It was curious and interesting but somehow I could never view it as a comedy, even a black comedy.

That's interesting because there was a reference made to an older film; I bet it was that one. Maybe if I'd seen that I'd've understood the 'comedy' in this latest one which fell on stony ground with me.

I was going to order this on Love Film, then looked up the reviews which broadly agreed with your assessment Tegan - so I did not bother.

Saw the trailer for this yesterday evening when I was at the cinema to see Sunshine on Leith (which was very good, I thought). I'd fancied going to see Le Weekend - is it a bit poor, Tegan?

Oh don't tell me it isn't any good, I really want to see it, I'll make up my own mind when I go later this week the critics unanimously seemed to think it was good. I suspect it's going to be one of those small budget films that won't be around for long. I also quite fancy the new Tom Hanks, Captain Phillips film released any day now, but am waiting for the reviews.

I loved Sunshine on Leith Marelli. I thought it was heartwarming and funny (even if the daughter coming out of the woodwork after 24 years was all sorted out a bit too easily). I also saw the trailer for le weekend at that showing and was a bit dubious about whether I wanted to see it or not. I love Lindsay Duncan and Jim Broadbent but the trailer just didn't grab me somehow. I probably won't bother now.

I was looking forward to seeing this but then read the reviews of cinemagoers (as opposed to critics) on Rotten Tomatoes. It got a fairly resounding thumbs down. The two main characters were described as selfish, self-absorbed "Little Englanders". That put me right off.

Oh please, I want everyone to see it!! Even the couple leaving the cinema after us were saying how much they loved it so wondered if I'd had a sense of humour bypass withou knowing it. It wa s bit like 'Another Year' [again with Jim Boradbent] but I found that much nicer. I was wondering what had happened to Lindsay Duncan a couple of weks ago, and now she keeps popping up all over the place [albeit looking much older]. I really need to discuss the things about it that are bothering me . I'm looking forward to Sunshine on Leith .

You'll love it, Tegan! The last scene was brilliant!

It's on in two weeks here. Going to see Blue Jasmine tomorrow.

I'll be interested to hear what you think about BLue Jasmine tegan, I did start a thread a couple of weeks ago.

You'll love 'Sunshine on Leith', it's a great film and the songs fit in with the story. Marelli is right, the last scene is terrific, and the very start is terrific too, very atmospheric. I highly recommend it.
Sorry to hear that 'Le Weekend' is not so good. I thought I might go to that.

Le Weekend had an excellent review in the Sunday Telegraph.

The only negative review is the one Eloethan refers to that was on Rotten Tomatoes, which pretty much summed up how I felt about the film. However, that was only one viewer review in a sea of red tomatoes that loved it. I so want people to tell me what they think. There's even talk of Lindsay Duncan getting an Oscar for it; I love Lindsay Duncan but, to me she always plays 'Liindsay Duncan'. I just didn't get the subtle undercurrents that were supposed to be there . And there were some scenes that made me quite angry .

Went to see Le Weekend last night and was absolutely riveted, this was due to the fact that Lindsay Duncan was wearing my coat. My clothes have never starred in a film before, this was a first for me! Some of my china popped up in Gosford Park a while back, below stairs I would stress!

Aside from the coat I did enjoy the film, I can see that it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea though, it's quite quirky but I enjoy that genre, really liked the Mike Leigh film with Jim Broadbent in it, "Another Year" I think it was called.

I have heard of people renting out their houses to film makers but never their coat! As LD is always very elegant I would be quite flattered!

Gracesmum I didn't get a fee! LD is elegant and the coat looked better on her, as she is a tad slimmer than me, well a bit more than a tad if I'm honest!

SPOILER ALERT; SPOILER ALERT;SPOILER ALERT; SPOILER ALERT;PLEASE DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE FILM..........I thought Another Year was much better; Maybe Le Weekend touched a few raw nerves with me. I didn't get over seeing them drinking the contents of the drinks cabinet in the room [my head was screaming 'd'you know how much these drinks cost']. And she kept doing seductive things in front of him and I don't think people do that after 30 years. And, one minute they were kissing passionately and the next she was saying she was leaving him; it didn't ring true [I know it' just a film].

Someone I knew rented out their house in St Albans for filming; people go round the country looking for suitable places but no one has, thus far knocked on my door [although they did film Cathy Come Home in the street next to where I grew up].

I've just been to see Le Weekend and I really enjoyed it.
I agree Tegan that some of her behaviour didn't ring true, but I can see that a lot of long term marriages could be like that.

Loved seeing Paris and I thought the last scene was very funny.

I'm glad you enjoyed it Lona, as I didn't want to put anyone off seeing it.

The next one on our list is 'Philomena' with Judy Dench.

Yes that does look good. By the way, Judi Dench's racehorse, Smokey Oakey won his first race for ages at Brighton the other day [I bet she lives at Brighton]. He's needed soft ground in his races and finally got it. Everyone is well chuffed when Dame Judi wins a race .

I love Dame Judi,I read somewhere that she has a lovely gentleman friend,they met when she was at a village fete.