Victoria Day

2009

1 hr. 27 min.

Drama

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During a week in 1988 a 16 year old is jolted into adulthood through different experiences.

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A decent drama set in Toronto 1988!!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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One of the best canadian films i have seen. A very real life, normal depiction of teens in a movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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This film was wonderfully delightful. The hockey references were so amusing. I feel it ended too abruptly.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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I saw this at the Calgary Film Festival. A very nice little Canadian movie. It really captures life in Southern Ontario suburbs in the 1980's. Lots of pressure on Ben as he juggles parents, girls, hockey playoffs and his future. You can sure pack a lot into a long weekend when you're in High School, eh? Not very satisfied with ending but the parallel with the 1988 NHL playoffs is a "Great One".

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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A nuanced perspective of growing up as a 2nd gen Russian immigrant in North York in the 80s. There isn't really an ending to speak of but the scenes, characters, and humour are really well done.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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One of those movies where I end up a little envious of the main character -- a liar with lots of integrity.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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David Bezmozgis

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Mark Rendall

Ben Spektor

Holly Deveaux

Cayla Chapman

John Mavrogiannis

Sammy Balaban

Scott Beaudin

Noah Hartsman

Melanie Leishman

Melanie

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Kate Taylor

Globe and Mail

It is intensely well observed, but somewhat lacking in drama. It is lightly nostalgic about its moment in history. It's probably autobiographical. And it doesn't have much of an ending.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 19, 2009

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Liz Braun

Jam! Movies

A tiny perfect gem about the no-man's-land of adolescence.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 19, 2009

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Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 1800

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Synopsis

During a week in 1988 a 16 year old is jolted into adulthood through different experiences.

Director: David Bezmozgis
Executive Producer: Judy Holm
Screenwriter: David Bezmozgis
Production Co: E1 Entertainment
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Sep 29, 2009

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