Available on Blu-ray and DVD is the film The Longest Week, staring Jason Bateman, Olivia Wilde and Billy Crudup.
I posted about this film last week. I am giving away a copy of the film (giveaway ends 1/31/15) in case you are interested. You can find the giveaway here.
In this sexy and smart romantic comedy, Jason Bateman, Olivia Wilde, and Billy Crudup find themselves entangled in an exhilarating love triangle. The longest week of Conrad Valmont’s (Bateman) aimless and affluent life starts when he’s suddenly cut off from his allowance following his wealthy parents’ messy divorce. Suddenly broke and evicted, Conrad is forced to move in with his friend Dylan (Crudup). But innocent flirtation leads to fateful infatuation, and Conrad soon finds himself trying to seduce Dylan’s gorgeous girlfriend Beatrice (Olivia Wilde). As the sparks fly, both men vie for her affection…but which one will win her heart?
Jason Bateman’s character, Conrad, is the type of character you “love to hate.” He is a spoiled rich kid who has always had everything just fall in his lap. He’s never had to make an effort for anything. For that reason you want to see him suffer a bit and have to truly work hard at something. Jason plays the role of this slacker perfectly.
Billy Cudup’s character, Dylan, is a bit more down to Earth. He’s almost a total opposite of Conrad. He’s the one people would most likely root for to win the heart of the girl they are both vying for (Beatrice).
To be honest I am not familiar with Billy Cudup, so am not sure about the types of characters he plays. I can’t even name another movie he’s been in, sad to say.
I think the film makers did a great job casting Olivia Wilde as the love interest in this “love triangle.” She has a mysterious quality about her but at the same time she comes off as the “girl next door.” I’ve always liked Olivia Wilde for that reason.
Sadly the film seemed a bit predictable. In addition I could have done without the narration.
Don’t get me wrong, the film is OK. But it’s not the type of film I would watch again. It’s a “rom-com” and would probably make a decent film to watch on Valentine’s Day. It’s just not a romantic film that measures up to films like The Notebook, Titanic or rom-coms like When Harry Met Sally and Bridget Jones’ Diary.
The movie does have funny parts. I’ll give it that. But they are too few and far between.
I have The Longest Week on Blu-ray and the bonus feature is the making of this film.
The film has a run time of 87 minutes and I believe it’s rated PG-13.
Here is the trailer for your enjoyment.
*I received a free screener copy in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.