I don't think there's anything particularly special about this movie. It does have some meaning behind it but not enough to warranty an afterthought or something you can dive deep into. The film is about a character study of the main protagonist; it's a character study film under the guise of a romance; and it being more character driven makes me think it would have been more enjoyable as a book. The story isn't that complex, basically a cheating scandal involving a 40yr old spoilt rich man with the mindset of a juvenile and no actual grasp of reality. We then get to witness him go through "the longest week" and despite him ending up right back where he started with his cosset lifestyle, he was more aware and mature about being born with a silver spoon, less self centered too. I'm a sucker for romance which is what lured me to watch and that's what I liked most about it, but it's not one of those movies that stick with you after. It's just one of those... a Saturday afternoon watch when there's nothing else better on tv or your weekend plans.
Review of The Longest Week
