The Week Of
The Week Of

The Week Of

2018Movie116 minEnglish

The parents of a soon-to-be married couple make the final preparations for the wedding ceremony.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users55%
Director: Adam SandlerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

The film follows two fathers, Kirby and Lou, as they navigate the chaotic week leading up to their children's wedding. Their contrasting personalities and attempts to control the wedding festivities lead to a series of comedic mishaps and unexpected revelations. As the big day approaches, they must confront their own issues and learn to accept each other to ensure the wedding is a success.

Critical Reception

The Week Of received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the humor forced and the plot predictable. While some appreciated the chemistry between the lead actors, the film was largely criticized for its reliance on tired comedic tropes and a lack of originality. Audiences had a similarly lukewarm reception, finding it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the humor to be stale and repetitive.
  • The plot was deemed predictable and lacking in genuine emotional depth.
  • Some reviews noted decent performances from the lead actors but not enough to save the film.

Google audience: Google users were divided, with some enjoying the familiar comedic style of Adam Sandler and Chris Rock, while others found the film to be tedious and not particularly funny. Many felt it was a missed opportunity for the talented cast.

Fun Fact

This was the first film to be released directly on Netflix after being produced by a major studio (Blumhouse Productions and Happy Madison Productions) and having a limited theatrical release.

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reader1001

reader1001

Adam Sandler hasn't been doing the best movies. However this one makes a turn. Made the laugh a lot and even drop a tear During the wedding
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tmdb47633491

There's something surreal about these Adam Sandler Netflix movies. I'm not sure you can call them "comedies." They're well-made, with seemingly high production values, and nothing about the performances and filmmaking is in any way lazy. Yo...