The Week That Girl Died (1998) User Reviews

Great Independent Film

[transworldmx89 · 8/10 · 30 March 2006]

I just recently saw "The Week That Girl Died" and I was pleasantly surprised. I say surprised because I am not a big fan of romantic comedies, but this story worked, and it wasn't geared towards any certain audiences because any person I think could relate to this. The acting was very believable and the story was different, but I enjoyed it. There was a lot of cuts of flashbacks from the conversations the friends where having about their relationships. I think that was one of the strongest points of the film. The movie ended leaving a lot of things left alone, but it makes you think which way these characters went with their own situations. I would recommend this to any audiences who enjoys comedies and a lot of different stories packed in one film.

A Sleeper

[alice3712002 · 9/10 · 23 April 2003]

Watched this movie with a bunch of friends at `slumber party movie night,' a tradition we started as college freshmen. We laughed out loud throughout, and were surprisingly gab free; we actually paid attention to what was on screen. We were moved and surprised by some plot twists and all of the characters were likable and charming despite their flaws, probably because of them. We watched three movies, and this is the one we discussed all night.

A smart, funny and well executed slice of life comedy.

[afilmbuff1969 · 9/10 · 10 October 2002]

If you can find it, see it, `The Week that Girl Died' is a smart, funny and well executed slice of life comedy. Quite simply, it's a true sleeper hit that won't let you down. One problem, it is hard to find. I caught this movie at a film festival in Chicago a couple of years ago, and then saw it again at a New York screening, as part of a series. This romantic comedy is a story of friendship, love, lust and family, (not specifically in that order). It is charming, funny, and most of all honest and believable. The cast of up and coming actors can already be seen regularly on TV and in theaters; most notably Erik Palladino, Justina Machado, and Patrick Fischler. All other actors do a nice job of portraying these realistic and sometimes quirky characters, there were solid performances all around. My hat goes off to Rocco V. Iacovone and Sean Travis, they make a solid writer/director team who seemed to be going in the same direction, (something rare these days). Also, I have a feeling one day we will know the names of some of the lesser known actors, specifically Robert Longstreet and Shana O'Neil who portrayed their flawed characters to near perfection.

a real gem

[RobinKampf · 10/10 · 10 January 2000]

This picture is wonderful. Excellently written and directed as well as acted. These film makers are on their way. A "slice of life" movie that inspires the viewer to reflect on the human condition and relationships. I would highly recommend this film for its sincere and poignant portrayal of life and its challenges.

Smart and funny

[nvuk2009 · 9/10 · 9 April 2013]

I liked this movie, it is funny and smart, I am glad I stumbled upon it. Screenplay is interesting- good buddies each struggling to find a relationship, it can be very funny at times, but most of all it contains interesting story twists. You will not get bored. Screenplay is good,it flows easily, excellent performance, very realistic, all actors are really good. I very much enjoyed the movie and the feeling it leaves behind. I feel as if I did not waste my time :). I found this movie on youtube and upon seeing it I was surprised that 2.282 users did not comment at all! So just go on youtube, watch it for free and see for yourself! I gave the rating 9 out of 10, that s how much I liked it. :)

A film where the actors deserve better

[nhpbob · 4/10 · 4 September 2000]

This is a film where the actors are all fine, especially Brigitte Bako and Erik Palladino, in a film where every one of the three couples meet in a situation that feels verrrrry forced to be either cute or to set the story in motion. In other words, it feels like they are contrived movie scenes, not like real life. Even if women who work at peep parlors ever go out with one of their customers, it just doesn't seem realistic at all the way it is written in this film. Also, when one of the characters meets the overweight woman in the film, it feels artificial, the way they look at each other seconds after arguing. Again, the actors are all good, and moments of this film are nice, but overall yet another indie that could have used some rewriting before production got rolling.

Got a good one for ya!

[divadoll2468 · 10/10 · 1 January 1999]

I caught this film as part of the AFI Film Festival. I thought it was fresh, funny and thought provoking. A sleeper hit.

In addition, the actors were really likeable, and the story left me thinking.

A Must See!!

[dmingy · 10/10 · 10 January 2000]

Wonderfully written, this tale of 3 best friends in search of love will steal your heart. We can all see a little bit of ourselves in these characters. Full of young "up and coming" talent, this ensemble cast will surprise you. Nicely shot and directed, this feature is an all around winner. Definitely a must see!