The story is okay. The two leads are cute together, despite the mediocre acting. The quality is horrible. I got motion sickness after about twenty minutes because the camerawork is about as steady as a go-go boy on a Saturday night. I wish I'd had a Dramamine handy just to get through the last act. Nonetheless, I didn't hate it. Give it a shot.
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No empathy for the two main characters whose "love" is built on double betrayal.
buiewynn7 July 2019
Warning: Spoilers
I hated this film. Sebastian steals Alex, his cousin Nelson's lover. They both betray Nelson with such ease that it's hard to feel empathy for Sebastian and Alex, who are suddenly" in love" with each other. There is a cliched backstory about Alex being in love with a teacher who ended up in prison where he hanged himself. I suppose that was thrown in to make the viewer feel sorry for Alex, so his betrayal of Nelson is justified, but it just made him seem even more pathetic and self-centered. By the end of the film I hated them both and hoped they'd both get run over by a transfer truck.
Awfully made
swineinswamp6 August 2018
These emotions and sentiments are so crudely handled, which confuses me exceedingly! It's just a hook-up-with-your-cousin's-bf-and-totally-messed-up chaos. Besides, I don't find Sebastian is that attractive!! Two drama queens' lame performance has thoroughly sabotaged the exquisite street view of Canada!
Rather Charming yet Flawed
breckstewart30 March 2019
This was one of those nights when I took a chance to watch a movie not expecting much but honestly, I was quite taken by the simple yet effective story. To me, the chemistry between Alex House as Sebastian and writer/director lead actor James Fanizza as Alex is the saving grace here.
Obviously, this is a very low budget movie and I could feel that Fanizza gave it his all so I can really respect that and sure enough, I started to enjoy it for what was intended, a nice and light concoction aiming at showing us a slice of life from those 2 characters. The acting wasn't bad at all, nothing great or major but still effective.
The flaws I found were mostly technical, obviously due to a lack of funds but some of them could have been corrected easily. For instance, many scenes are static with no camera moves so I don't understand why most of them would shake in jerky motions like a cameraman trying to stay still when in fact, most of those scenes were meant to be static so a tripod would have been advisable.
If this was intentional, I think it was not a good choice because it detracts from the story pulling us out as a viewer. I tend to hate those movies that use the cliched hand held camera shake too much but in this case, it didn't look intentional. Reality shows usually features those a lot but it's because the cameramen have to shoot stuff on the spur of the moment but in a movie like this, even a low budget shouldn't have impaired the stability of the shots.
Yet, I still enjoyed myself to give this 7 stars. I tend to favor movies that are lighter on message and heavier on entertainment values and I got sucked in the charm of the story and the chemistry of the leads made me care to see if they would end up together. The ending was rather too abrupt for my tastes and I usually prefer a slightly more tied up plot but I can forgive cause I had a good time. Give it a chance and maybe you will also find something to like in this nice little concoction.
Obviously, this is a very low budget movie and I could feel that Fanizza gave it his all so I can really respect that and sure enough, I started to enjoy it for what was intended, a nice and light concoction aiming at showing us a slice of life from those 2 characters. The acting wasn't bad at all, nothing great or major but still effective.
The flaws I found were mostly technical, obviously due to a lack of funds but some of them could have been corrected easily. For instance, many scenes are static with no camera moves so I don't understand why most of them would shake in jerky motions like a cameraman trying to stay still when in fact, most of those scenes were meant to be static so a tripod would have been advisable.
If this was intentional, I think it was not a good choice because it detracts from the story pulling us out as a viewer. I tend to hate those movies that use the cliched hand held camera shake too much but in this case, it didn't look intentional. Reality shows usually features those a lot but it's because the cameramen have to shoot stuff on the spur of the moment but in a movie like this, even a low budget shouldn't have impaired the stability of the shots.
Yet, I still enjoyed myself to give this 7 stars. I tend to favor movies that are lighter on message and heavier on entertainment values and I got sucked in the charm of the story and the chemistry of the leads made me care to see if they would end up together. The ending was rather too abrupt for my tastes and I usually prefer a slightly more tied up plot but I can forgive cause I had a good time. Give it a chance and maybe you will also find something to like in this nice little concoction.
Amateurish and predictable from the opening.
anthonymeiran9 February 2018
They clearly wanted to make "Weekend", but lacked the writing, directing and acting skill to do so. The main character is instantly and intensely unlikable and the title character doesn't fare much better, but is, at least, attractive. Katya is alright in this, but his inclusion seems gimmicky.
a week in the life of...
ksf-223 October 2022
Written, directed, and starring james fanizza. It's the extended version of the short released in 2014. When alex and sebastian meet, the sparks fly. But alex has a boyfriend. Who happens to be sebastian's cousin! A web of intrigue. Alex's boyfriend comes home in a week, and sebastian is only in town for a short time. So complicated. Of course, it'll all hit the fan at some point, but... who will be happy and who will be sad? At about 48 minutes, the camera is shaky for a couple minutes. It's a bit distracting, during a very serious moment. But it's mostly good! Some good acting, and some not so good acting. But mostly good. It's a week in the life of this circle of friends. And cousins.
Terrible acting + Silly Story = Unwatchable
qui_j20 March 2019
This came across as a low-budget, poorly written, produced, and acted movie. One always has to be wary when the Director is also the writer and the lead actor. It just doesn't work. Poor audio also seemed to plague the movie and firmly place it in the rank of amateurish productions.
...Huh?
kqytrkcjz25 January 2022
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Despite the whole premise of the movie revolving around cheating I still expected some sort of romantic intrigue that would get me invested in the characters yet for me it never happened. Nelson(the cheated on boyfriend) is barely in the movie yet he's the one I felt the most emotionally invested in. When Alex & Sebastian first meet Nelson somewhat jokingly admonishes his cousin for flirting with his boyfriend yet this is what is literally happening within the first few mins of the movie showing you how little empathy either of these characters posses Sebastian feels a little guilty about the cheating for like 5 secs, Alex claims to but doesn't genuinely seem to feel guilty at all nor ever explains why he's even dating Nelson when he says he doesn't care about him, Alex is the only one of the two local guys shown to have any friends none of which seem to care about his cheating as well as support it seeming to not like Nelson, Nelson's own aunt calls him a fool and supports her other nephew in his cheating, etc all of which conspires to make Alex & Sebastian as well as pretty much everyone else in the movie as highly unlikable. Throwing in the lot of Alex having an affair with his teacher in high school which led to him being sent to prison doesn't make me feel empathetic towards him in the least or at least not enough to make me like his character. I mean in the end it almost feels like Nelson was painted as a villain and I just don't see this instant physical attraction film as romantic. Seems more like a porn plot than a good movie and the latter sounds better. 😂
Amazing film !!!
jayclevelandss23 November 2018
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So far I really enjoy the movie and the story and the actor both are very attractive!! Sebastian are my favorite !! The movie is very intense and romantic. The end of the scene I was unexpected, I thought Alex will really leave Sebastian !! I really want they both be together. Thank god Alex when back and chasing for him. I am so happy and it will even batter if the last scene they both kissing but still a great ending !! I really hope they will be a part 2 going on. Please tell me this is not the end!! 9/10 stars :)
Looks does not match reality
heymikey198131 March 2021
Feel good film
clivesussex31 August 2018
WOW😘 Love this movie!
iantaylor-0314321 August 2020
A simple tail, beautiful told. A romantic attraction holding the two men in each other gaze, as they fall passionately in love, over a week. Sebastian meets Alex, through his cousin, who is also Alex's boyfriend, however as the movie shows, love doesn't always go smoothly... Watch and you'll find out...
OK.so..it is a Happy Endings
bgoo-1989018 November 2021
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I am a gay man with no talent except I have been through this stuff.
It is an Indie with the usual camera stuff and Sometimes the dialogue lets you down. The premise is solid . The idea and concept..solid. The ending beautiful..Great Job! The actors James Fanizzi really showed his talents here.. I need to see more. Easy to fall in Love with Alex House 's Character. I would chase him too!
It is an Indie with the usual camera stuff and Sometimes the dialogue lets you down. The premise is solid . The idea and concept..solid. The ending beautiful..Great Job! The actors James Fanizzi really showed his talents here.. I need to see more. Easy to fall in Love with Alex House 's Character. I would chase him too!
Sweet, personal and relatable
Nikolaig1224 May 2019
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