The Week Of

I wouldn't call myself an Adam Sandler fan, especially after his stereotypical Netflix flick about Native Americans and his annoying childish humor. But I found this movie to be relatable and funny because, really who hasn't stressed out when the whole family comes over for a celebration! It was hectic, in a good way and I'm glad people were chill in the movie. It couldn't easily gone south, but it was endearing and a funny slapstick comedy! C'mon can't go wrong with that!

As I have said in most of the reviews for the Adam Sandler movies, I am not a huge fan of him but I enjoy most of his movies because they are very funny. THE WEEK OF has a paltry 5,1 and many negative reviews including one of a certain friend of mine, so I was a bit afraid of watching but you might know... last December I finally saw it and while I didn't loved it I found it funny in some spots.

Kirby Cortice (Chris Rock) is a rich doctor. Kenny Lustig (Sandler) is a construction worker rich as well. When their respective daughters Sarah and Tyler are about to marry Kenny insists on paying everything by himself but in the week before the wedding lots of problems arise: for impressing Kirby, Kenny makes the room of the hotel where the ceremony has to be held made over but this causes damages in the other rooms and he has no other choice than let Kirby's family stay at his home already crowded by his family. After lots of issues involving the Mayor the party is done and just when Kirby and Kenny are held while seated on two chairs a sprinkler starts sprinkling water on electronics in the hall and causes a fire, and then the wedding ceremony is held at Kenny's house and he agrees with Kirby that he should pay everything for the big holiday for both families.

I agree that it's a bit too loud but some moments made me genuinely laugh: Seymour mistaken for a WWII veteran when he actually lost his legs to diabetes (and then thrown in the colorful balls pool), the bats thrown in the Mayor's chimney, and the aforementioned fire were the movie's pluses. Sandler and Rock are a perfect match for each other, and the supporting cast is often funny.

Not among Adam Sandler's best movies but still worth a watch for just some laughs here and there.

Dumb and slapstick but I was laughing throughout. Go in with zero expectations and have a good time.

Don't get me wrong; The Week Of isn't great; but it most certainly isn't as bad as these other reviews. Please don't go into this film expecting to see a masterclass in directing and acting with an incredibly gripping storyline. As you're not going to get that. It's a comedy and it serves its job as that.... I genuinely laughed out loud at some of the jokes in this movie (which is odd for an Adam Sandler movie). Also, don't be fooled by its *lack of* cast, Sandler, Rock and Buscemi are the only names I'd heard of going into this, but after watching the film, I realised that there is some fantastic talent here. For example Allison Strong puts in a brilliant performance for the most of it (apart from the crying scenes), which was served alongside an array of talent from other young actors.

Overall I thought this film did exactly what it said on the tin, it provided laughs, a good time (no alcohol required) and a nice fuzzy feeling after watching it, despite the cringe-worthy Sandler moments which occasionally occurred. So I'd 100% recommend The Week Of to any comedy fan, or anyone who just generally wants something to watch that'll make them feel good inside or to kill time. It's not great, but not as bad as the reviews are saying. Very glad I watched this, fully recommend.

Very realistic with a few funny moments. Overall it was stressful to watch. I felt as if I was put in an acquired situation for over an hour and couldn't get out, but tried to pretend everything was ok. It's not the worse movie, but far from the best. Try to watch it if you can. Just go in with zero expectations and try to have a good time.