Monday
Monday

Movie spotlight

Monday

2022
Movie
15 min
English

After the suicide of a teenage boy, his friends go through their own personal turmoil in isolation, on the Monday of his funeral.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users78%
Director: Argyris PapadimitropoulosGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Mickey and Chloe, two Americans living in Athens, meet one hot summer night at a Greek party. Despite the odds, they fall deeply in love and decide to leave their lives behind for a new start in America. However, their idealized vision of love and partnership is soon challenged by the realities of everyday life and their own insecurities.

Critical Reception

Monday received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising the chemistry between the leads and the film's authentic portrayal of modern romance. Some noted its meandering plot and occasional lack of focus, but generally, it was seen as a charming and relatable exploration of a relationship's early stages.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic and relatable depiction of a modern relationship.

  • Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough deliver strong, compelling performances.

  • Some found the narrative to be somewhat aimless at times.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, appreciating its realistic portrayal of love and relationships, and the performances of the lead actors. Some viewers found the pacing to be slow and wished for a more defined plot progression.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Athens, Greece, adding an authentic and vibrant backdrop to the story of two expats.

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