The Lost Weekend
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Movie Reviews of The Lost Weekend
Movie Review: a true classic that changed hollywood
Summary: 5 Stars
Drunks were always the funny people in films until this one came and really shattered the bottle. This one NEEDS to be on blu ray too. The print here is good but a blu ray treatment is needed. Ray Milland puts in one of his best performances by far on this one. Billy Wilder who was always great lays down a solid story that makes people thing about how devasting alcoholism really is. This came out about the same time as the classic 'snakepit' movie did which exposed the monsterous mental institions of the day and that shows that film could tackle real issues and be entertaining as well. The forties made strides in that regard in several ways , but this one remains very powerful and poignant thanks to everyone involved with this picture. It's solid and I don't understand all these 'great movie! but then they give it three stars?. A great movie is five stars and this is that on many levels, It just needs to be restored and put on blu ray.Movie Review: Still the most harrowing film ever made about alcoholism
Summary: 5 Stars
It's just as effective today as the day it was released. Yes, some parts are a bit dated, but it still holds up remarkably well as a film. Milland deserved every bit of his Oscar, as did the movie itself. The supporting roles are also excellent almost all the way down the line. Wyman was especially effective, even sexy in her role. And Wilder's direction was flawless; little humorous bits are dropped in just where they're needed, but never enough to mask the seriousness of the plot. Another absolute must-see. WARNING: Be aware that one of the "spotlight" reviews gives away the entire film, including the ending. Nobody bothers to look up "review" to see what it really means. Amazon, I thought you removed stuff like that...Movie Review: great classic on alcoholism
Summary: 5 Stars
i realize this film is modest by current standards but remains one of my personal favorites. i absolutely rank this often ignored film as one the top 100 films of motion picture history. considered controversial drama at the time of its initial release, i consider it a great sleeper. just kick back and embellish in the great talents of past legends. this is definitely filmmaking at it absolute best. Milland gives his greatest performance as an alcoholic on a binge of self-destruction found in a bottle. as for the DVD itself, great transfer of picture quality and sound. it includes all the standard special features minus a documentary on the making of the film.
i recommend this one most definetly.
Movie Review: "I can't take quiet desperation."
Summary: 5 Stars
A stark, even brutal, look at alcoholism, and a major accomplishment for Hollywood considering the subject matter and the year. Ray Milland is the failed alcoholic writer left to his own devices one weekend, and he goes from sponging a drink to spending time in Bellevue Hospital before it's all over. The degradations that Milland suffers because of his addiction are depicted in a totally unblemmished way. The only misstep is the ending: Hollywood couldn't resist putting a somewhat rosy conclusion to things by having Milland starting to write again and being confident that everything will be okay. Still a very powerful movie. Definitely worth a watch.Movie Review: The Lost Weekend
Summary: 5 Stars
Billy Wilder's searing look at the "problem" of alcoholism was harsh, unpleasant stuff for audiences to swallow in the '40s, but Paramount execs--who nearly shelved "Weekend" over pressure from temperance and liquor lobbyists--were thrilled when it became a huge hit. That's due entirely to Milland's riveting, Oscar-winning portrayal of Don, a man so hysterically self-destructive that he sacrifices his dignity and others' goodwill to keep himself in a state of perpetual stupor. Cheery it's not, but "Lost Weekend" is a landmark work, showcasing Wilder at his gut-wrenching best. Wyman also excels in an early role as the concerned Helen.