Nights and Weekends

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Dave S Enjoyment of Night and Weekends is probably very much dependent on the viewer’s feelings about mumblecore movies in general. Shot on what would appear to be a shoestring (and a frayed shoestring at that) budget, it is the story of Mattie (Greta Gerwig) and James (Joe Swanberg), a young couple trying to navigate their way through a long-distance relationship. It’s really that simple. Those who can handle the bargain basement production values will find something of value in the movie, which feels real right from the opening scene. Those who shudder at the idea of watching a movie that appears to be shot on a discarded cellphone (replete with way too many tight closeups) would best be advised to avoid the whole thing, unless they’re interested in seeing Gerwig’s directing debut…well, co-directing debut…whatever. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/26/25 Full Review Georgan G 3.25 stars. Watching this long distance relationship is the ideal character-driven plot. In fact, my guess is that almost all the dialogue is ad libbing. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/04/24 Full Review David C I'm no expert, but this film presents a different kind of realism--a realism that is a kind of raw, emotional observation from the perspective of a fly on the wall. To be allowed to see the couple's inner world, and especially Mattie's (played by the talented Greta Gerwig), is a rare glimpse into what is usually hidden. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/04/24 Full Review steve d The production value is weak but Greta Gerwig is (as always) fun. Her fans will find a lot to like. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member *yawn* Another mumblecore film; the proliferation of inexpensive digital filmmaking has brought us many. While this one is better than a few, it's not by much. It lacks an interesting plot, intelligent dialogue, and smooth tripod shots; difficult to find in these kind of films. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member The critics gushed with admiration for this personal examination of a relationship; if you can stand the rambling sentiments of the two star-directors, then this movie is for you. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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