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Weekender

  • 2011
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 30m
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5.5/10
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Weekender (2011)
The rave scene has arrived from Ibiza and warehouse parties are exploding across the UK bringing phenomenal wealth to the organizers. In Manchester, best friends Matt and Dylan are in their early 20s and want to be a part of this social scene. They are taken on a wild journey from the exclusive VIP rooms of London clubs to the outrageous parties in Ibiza super-villas. But as their success continues to grow, they attract a more dark and sinister world.
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The rave scene has arrived from Ibiza and warehouse parties are exploding across the UK bringing phenomenal wealth to the organizers. In Manchester, best mates Matt and Dylan are in their ea... Read allThe rave scene has arrived from Ibiza and warehouse parties are exploding across the UK bringing phenomenal wealth to the organizers. In Manchester, best mates Matt and Dylan are in their early 20's and long to be more than just punters.The rave scene has arrived from Ibiza and warehouse parties are exploding across the UK bringing phenomenal wealth to the organizers. In Manchester, best mates Matt and Dylan are in their early 20's and long to be more than just punters.

  • Director
    • Karl Golden
  • Writer
    • Chris Coghill
  • Stars
    • Henry Lloyd-Hughes
    • James Toole
    • Jack O'Connell
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    • Director
      • Karl Golden
    • Writer
      • Chris Coghill
    • Stars
      • Henry Lloyd-Hughes
      • James Toole
      • Jack O'Connell
    • 22User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
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    Henry Lloyd-Hughes
    Henry Lloyd-Hughes
    • Matt
    James Toole
    • Scallywag
    Jack O'Connell
    Jack O'Connell
    • Dylan
    Zawe Ashton
    Zawe Ashton
    • Sarah
    Sam Hazeldine
    Sam Hazeldine
    • Maurice
    Ben Batt
    Ben Batt
    • John Anderson
    Dean Andrews
    Dean Andrews
    • Sargent Thompson
    Stephen Wight
    Stephen Wight
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    Perry Fitzpatrick
    Perry Fitzpatrick
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    Richard Riddell
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    Emily Barclay
    Emily Barclay
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    Anthony Grundy
    • Moody
    Tom Meeten
    Tom Meeten
    • Captain Acid
    Fergus O'Donnell
    • Tommy
    Iain McKee
    Iain McKee
    • Peanut
    Andrew Dowbiggin
    Andrew Dowbiggin
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    Carmen Muga
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    • Director
      • Karl Golden
    • Writer
      • Chris Coghill
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    6jabbajosh

    Last night a film stopped me from being bored

    A short satisfying romp. Deceptively satisfying as the ending is not so. I really got to like the characters and would have hoped for a better resolve, alas the pill bashing, money grubbing, bouncer smashing film came to a very bad ending.

    Fine good-looking believable cast and a great development of the relationships between characters, especially between Matt and Dylan who I enjoyed watching as a fun boyish pair. There was a lot of good music, pretty girls and heavy drugs which made for an exciting yet hardly novel adventure.

    I'm not sure if I recommend this film as it's finalle isn't really a finalle atall. It's like a really well built up tune that once fully ascended drops into nothing but a whistle and rolling credits.
    7dazski

    If you were there, you'll like this!!

    Charming little bit of early 90's nostalgia that deserves far more than the 3 out of 10 currently being offered up by IMDb users.

    I can only assume that the people giving this film low ratings were not the people who were partying in the early 90's - if they were they'd be rating it far higher just from the nostalgia perspective.

    Great soundtrack that pretty much corresponded chronologically (except for Kendo Nagasaki which was a much later track, but hey its a great track so who's complaining!!).

    No where near as dark as Trainspotting and less schmaltzy than Human Traffic this is well worth a watch if you are looking for a trip down memory lane or if you fancy an glimpse of how it was.
    rosskiwrongun

    Great era, miss them days

    I don't think they nailed the drug scene accurately, but its a cool film none the less.

    I liked the music and sound track.

    I liked the venues and different locations.

    The plot was easy to follow and I didn't get bored at all.

    Difficult to compete with the original Human Traffic movie but I collect clubbing movies so I can happily add this one to my movies shelf ;-)

    I don't really have much more to say about it. i have no idea why I must write 10 lines of review.
    10Valithanithizum

    Weekender - A Cult Classic

    First off, let me say that I'm absolutely shocked that this is rated only 4.8/10. This movie is bloody fantastic.

    I can guarantee that this will become a cult film in the future the same way Requiem for a Dream is today.

    While not without flaws, this movie has so much to offer someone looking for a good time. It starts out with the 2 main characters Dillon and Matt getting into the UK underground rave scene. They meet up with Captain Awesome and begin hosting their own raves. That's when the fun begins.

    There are so many twists and turns, and epic moments in the film that I won't spoil anything. Give this movie a chance and you may find that you really enjoyed it, a guilty pleasure with a great ending.
    Durry_theramones

    Long live The Rave

    Weekender takes place in the 90's, following the story of a couple of petty, small time crooks Dylan and Matt who find a new outlet for their fun loving schemes, hosting raves.

    As their success grows boundlessly they are swiftly brought back to reality when they begin to attract a more sinister side of rave culture, that of violence and power/dominance. The movie demonstrates these discourse extremely well in my opinion. The acting by both of the protagonists I found to be quite enjoyable, with almost flawless performances. The castings' were great in this film with every actor representing and portraying their characters traits very realistically.

    The Weekender may not have the most extraordinary plot in its twists and turns, but is with out a doubt a good if not great movie, with a solid stand up plot-line/narrative and cast. This movie for me was definitely a 6/7 out of 10. I urge you to see this movie because you will not be disappointed. IT'S NOT A BAD FILM!!! (p.s. I don't know how this film could have such a low rating because it is NOT a bad film and not a film that should be 3.7 on IMDb)

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    • Trivia
      The number 19 England football top worn by Dylan for much of the movie, is the number shirt worn by Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne in the Italia 90 World Cup finals.
    • Goofs
      The BT logo on the telephone box Matt enters is incorrect for 1990. The 'Piper' logo was not introduced until 1991.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Rave Parties in Movies (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Let Me Love You For Tonight
      Written by Jose Ferrer

      Published by Hit & Hold Music Inc.

      Performed by Kariya

      Courtesy of Warlock Records & Demon Music Group Ltd

      Under license from Phase One Communications Inc.

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    • Release date
      • September 2, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rave
    • Filming locations
      • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
    • Production company
      • Benchmark Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,327
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
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