Long Weekend
Stage 6 Films | Release Date: March 12, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
53
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
5
Mixed:
7
Negative:
1
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
91
UproxxVince ManciniMar 20, 2021
It’s incredibly difficult to pull off, this delicate dance between grounded enough but not mundane, yet Long Weekend, the unlikeliest of movies, does it shockingly well. The ending is satisfying but ambiguous enough to dream, ultimately ephemeral but with an enduring sense memory. Read full review
80
Screen RantMae AbdulbakiMar 17, 2021
With strong characters and a twist that meaningfully adds to their story, Long Weekend is an engaging romantic tale that offers a satisfying journey. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperMar 11, 2021
A nice little gem of escapist entertainment that keeps us guessing until the very end, which is corny as all get-out and maybe I even got something in my eye. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckMar 11, 2021
Clever enough to not take his plot too seriously while fully indulging in its sentimentality, the filmmaker has crafted an undeniably feel-good romantic comedy. You'll have to try hard not to fall under its spell. Read full review
70
VarietyCourtney HowardMar 11, 2021
The soulful, comforting sentiments at the core of Basilone’s feature are really what ring true. Read full review
50
Movie NationRoger MooreMar 13, 2021
As in reality, the best part of the story of any such romance is that bowled-over introduction. It’s every complication that intrudes after that which becomes a drag, and becomes the part we forget or wish we could. Read full review
50
Screen DailyTim GriersonMar 12, 2021
Wittrock and Chao have such a spark that it’s disappointing that Long Weekend is ultimately one more picture about how an amazing woman helps a nice but ordinary guy turn his life around. Chao’s lively performance — not to mention the audience — deserves better. Read full review
50
IndieWireDavid EhrlichMar 11, 2021
Wittrock and Chao are both enormously likeable in their roles, even if Basilone’s derivative script often dilutes the organic chemistry between them in order to maintain the integrity of its plot. Read full review
50
New York PostJohnny OleksinskiMar 11, 2021
Basilone’s movie becomes an intriguing puzzle that frequently bugs you, but you’re nonetheless determined to make it to the end. Read full review
50
Chicago TribuneKatie WalshMar 11, 2021
While the sentiments feel authentic, the ludicrous plot, filled with holes, doesn’t do the emotional aspects of the story any service. Read full review
40
The GuardianCath ClarkeJul 7, 2021
Chao is the standout here. She deserves more – a leading role of her own, at the very least, and a character with an inner life and interests of her own. Read full review
40
Austin ChronicleJenny NulfMar 11, 2021
Long Weekend had all the tools to make a wistful, escapist romance that explores and overcomes some of the stigmas of mental health, but it flatlines. Read full review
35
TheWrapAlonso DuraldeMar 11, 2021
If you ever wondered what Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy would be like without the insightful writing, sharp directing and intuitive performances, Long Weekend will pretty much fill the bill. Read full review
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