Weekend Healer

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catherane s This was an interesting take on a frayed relationship and the catalyst through the third character that brought things to a head. The characters had dimension and I found myself by turns rooting for them, being annoyed with them, fearful for them and then laughing at their behavior. It was a great ride and the three main actors were superb. Hats off to Rob Livings for a job well done. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This was such an interesting movie. It is a very natural and well acted slow burn of a relationship drama that makes you sort of uncomfortable. The couple is surprised by a rather bizarre character and a feeling of anxiety ensues. It has good camera work and sound and the acting is well done. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member When I first saw the trailer to this film, I thought it was going to be a horror film in the same vein as 2019's The Lodge, due to its color grading, tone and editing. However, the film was more of a thriller and a bit of a comedy. This is a clever way to subvert the audience's expectations, which in of itself is a very difficult task to do and can often ruin the film if not done properly. However, Weekend Healer not only succeeds in subverting our expectations, it does so spectacularly. This film shares many similarities with Sofia Coppola's On The Rocks. Both films deal with a main character who thinks their partner is cheating on them and let their feelings of jealousy cloud their perception of reality and drive a rift in their relationship. The key difference is that Weekend Healer offers a far more realistic outcome of Mark's insecurity and jealousy compared with the slightly more optimistic On The Rocks. One thing I enjoyed about the cinematography was the balance of close ups and aerial shots. The distant shots give a good window into the characters and their feelings. This rings especially true for Mark, whose suspicions drive the conflict. We as the audience see everything through his eyes. For example, every time Rob appears on screen, ominous music would play in the background, almost indicating a threatening presence to the audience. Additionally, the dialogue is very natural, and makes the characters feel like real people. They both stutter and repeat themselves, much like people do in real life. Speaking of the characters, they are all compelling to watch. Mark is an interesting POV character in his unreliability and entitlement. Katie is very likable and sympathetic, and Rob does a great job balancing the suspicion that the audience has with a very likable, well-meaning man that would be fun to be around. Weekend Healer is a film that not only subverts your expectations, it also keeps you on the edge of your seat guessing what's going to happen next. The characters are interesting and mostly enjoyable to watch, and the writing only adds to their believability. Robert Livings shows great range as a film director, perfectly adding subtle horror elements in a comedy thriller. With great cinematography and performances, this movie is worth a viewing! Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Susan B Really glad I took a chance on this indie. It's well made, beautifully acted and has plenty of thrills and suspense. A great ride. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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