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Weekend

  • 20112011
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
31K
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Tom Cullen in Weekend (2011)
After meeting at a nightclub on a Friday night, the unexpected 48 hours spent between Russell (Tom Cullen) and Glen (Chris New) will resonate throughout their lives.
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After a drunken house party with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a gay club. Just before closing time he picks up Glen but what's expected to be just a one-night stand becomes somet... Read allAfter a drunken house party with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a gay club. Just before closing time he picks up Glen but what's expected to be just a one-night stand becomes something else, something special.After a drunken house party with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a gay club. Just before closing time he picks up Glen but what's expected to be just a one-night stand becomes something else, something special.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
31K
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    • Andrew Haigh
    • Andrew Haigh
  • Stars
    • Tom Cullen
    • Chris New
    • Jonathan Race
    • Andrew Haigh
    • Andrew Haigh
  • Stars
    • Tom Cullen
    • Chris New
    • Jonathan Race
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    • 99User reviews
    • 147Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
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    Tom Cullen
    Tom Cullen
    • Russell
    Chris New
    Chris New
    • Glen
    Jonathan Race
    • Jamie
    Laura Freeman
    • Jill
    Loreto Murray
    • Cathy
    • (as Loretto Murray)
    Jonathan Wright
    • Johnny
    Sarah Churm
    • Helen
    Jermaine Liburd
    Jermaine Liburd
    • Damien
    • (as Vauxhall Jermaine)
    Joe Doherty
    • Justin
    Kieran Hardcastle
    • Sam
    Mark Devenport
    • Straight Man in Bar
    Steve Blackman
    • Straight Man in Bar
    Julius Metson Scott
    • Paul
    Martin Arrowsmith
    • Martin
    Caroline Woolley
    • House Party Girl 1
    Caroline Cawley
    • House Party Girl 2
    Candy Richardz
    Candy Richardz
    • (Self-Traveler)
    • (uncredited)
      • Andrew Haigh
      • Andrew Haigh
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    • Trivia
      Weekend (2011) was shot entirely on location in Nottingham, UK.
    • Goofs
      When Russell is anxiously waiting for Glen to arrive at the train station, the train announcements in the background indicate that the time is around 6.30pm, however in the next scene when both characters have gone through the barrier onto the platform, the background train announcements indicate the time time is now around 5pm.
    • Quotes

      Glen: Do you ever think about finding your parents?

      Russell: No, not really.

      Glen: Why not?

      Russell: I don't really see the point. You know, I don't think it would change anything.

      Glen: Why don't I pretend to be your dad and you can come out to me?

      Russell: [laughs] That is SO weird.

      Glen: Just ignore the fact we just had sex.

      Russell: I don't think I can. Guess I'll try. Ok.

      [looks Glen in the eye]

      Russell: Dad? I got something I need to tell you.

      Glen: [pretending to be Russell's dad] What's that?

      Russell: I'm gay.

      Glen: [pretends to think] Hmm.

      Russell: I like guys, not girls.

      Glen: [breathes out slowly] Well. You know what, son. It doesn't matter to me. I love you just the same. And guess what?

      Russell: What?

      Glen: I couldn't be more proud of you than if you were the first man on the moon.

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    Perfect chemistry
    I watched this film after a friend highly recommended it. The gay film festivals and critics' awards and nominations it's been getting are much deserved.

    Russell (Tom Cullen), a young gay man in Nottingham, UK, picks up Glen (Chris New) at a nightclub. They have a one-night stand but realize they share much more than animal attraction. They spend a weekend together trying to figure out whether or not they can turn this into something "concrete".

    "Weekend" is part of the 'brief encounter' subgenre I am a big fan of. It's a 'talkie' for excellence; if you love films like "Lost In Translation", "Before Sunrise" and "Before Sunset", you'll probably be smitten by this as well. A naturalistic approach to filmmaking - especially to such a dialogue-driven narrative like this - is very hard to pull off; but writer/director/editor Andrew Haigh knows how to create sparks. Special kudos go to the excellent protagonists, Tom Cullen and Chris New, whose on-screen chemistry is palpable, moving, and simply a pleasure to watch. This is a weekend you shouldn't sleep through.
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    5
    • Benedict_Cumberbatch
    • Jan 1, 2012

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 2011 (United Kingdom)
      • United Kingdom
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      • Nottingham Railway Station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Glendale Picture Company
      • The Bureau
      • Synchronicity Films
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    • 1 hour 37 minutes
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