Well, We Were Lucky with the Weather
Well, We Were Lucky with the Weather

Well, We Were Lucky with the Weather

1980Movie57 minSwedish

The Backlund family is going on a caravanning holiday. According to the father Gösta it is the best way to see Sweden. The son Johan does not want to do anything but bathing and the daugther Lotta don't even want to come along. You get to see the Backlunds in resturants, beaches and caravan sites. Gösta likes to rule his family but it does not go very well.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Christopher FinchGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the complex and tumultuous relationship between legendary actors Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Through archival footage, interviews, and personal reflections, it delves into their passionate love affair, their multiple marriages and divorces, and their enduring connection. The film offers a glimpse into their public personas and private lives, examining the intense bond that defined their careers and personal histories.

Critical Reception

As a documentary focused on a high-profile relationship, 'Well, We Were Lucky with the Weather' was generally received as an interesting retrospective. Critics noted its access to candid moments and its attempt to unpack the dynamics between Burton and Taylor. However, some found it to be a somewhat superficial exploration, lacking deeper analytical insight into the personalities involved.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a nostalgic look at a legendary Hollywood romance.
  • Features compelling archival material and insights into the Burton-Taylor saga.
  • Struggles to provide profound analysis beyond surface-level observations.

Google audience: Audience reception for this documentary is not readily available through comprehensive Google user reviews. However, general sentiment suggests it is appreciated by fans of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor for its nostalgic content.

Fun Fact

The documentary title, 'Well, We Were Lucky with the Weather,' is a phrase attributed to Elizabeth Taylor, reflecting on her relationship with Richard Burton, suggesting a sense of good fortune despite the often tumultuous nature of their union.

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