The Weekend Away

A really decent murder mystery which was short enough to be watchable and filmed in beautiful Croatia. The cast were all quite believable and it's one to sit and watch on a quiet night. It doesn't demand too much from the audience.

Nothing special, nothing the least bit original, nothing rememberable, made for T. V type script and dialogue. Basically just like 95% of every other film released the past few years.

Whilst it may take a little time to get into, The Weekend Away does have an interesting plot. It's a mystery that isn't packed full of twists and turns, as every character who appears to be suspicious at first glance remains suspicious throughout. First impressions count for a lot, but the film is still without predictability towards the finale, allowing at least one major twist to be enjoyed.

Some lines of dialogue are daft, and some actions completely illogical, but ultimately the plot is solid. Bakri is impressive in his role, and in general the acting throughout is relatively commendable.

If you go away for the weekend, you'd think it would be good for you. It usually is ... unless you go with a friend that ... well disppears on you. Or does she? That is the mystery to solve ... and a lot of stuff is being discovered while the friend is missing.

Having said that, the thriller aspect of the movie works partly. There are things that do not really work. And the very last twist is almost a bit too much ... especially because I reckon most see it coming anyway - or expect it to be more exact.

Acting is fine (again apart from that final twist that is a bit too on the nose) and if you don't have high expectations, this will satisfy your thrill needs ...

This movie has one of the most gorgeous settings I've ever seen as Croatia really fits this who-done-it style mystery movie. I don't think I've watched a movie before with Croatia as the settint. The red-roofed, ancient buildings by the water in a small and compacted city makes a great setting for a mystery movie.

However, the movie itself I thought was okay, but no more than decent at best. It was your typical mystery movie with lots of suspected suspects and plot twists that essentially ends with the unexpected. Not really my type of movie as I find them all quite the same in their own way. I also always find that movies such as this one always lack suspense. With this being said, decent movie with a beautiful setting. Worth the watch!