Director: Kim Farrant
Cast: Leighton Meester , Christina Wolfe , Ziad Bakri , Luke Norris , Amar Bukvic , Iva Mihalic , Adrian Pezdirc , Parth Thakerar , Marko Braic , Lujo Kuncevic , Sinisa Novkovic , Maro Drobnic
Plot: A weekend getaway to Croatia goes awry when a woman is accused of killing her best friend and her efforts to get to the truth uncover a painful secret.
My Movie Review: The movie is suspenseful mystery great thriller with twists and turns that bring plenty of surprises, based on the book by Sarah Alderson about a woman whose friend is murdered while they're on vacation in Croatia only to find out the killer's closer than she thinks! Leighton Meester shines the impeccable qualities match as does Croatia primarily filmed in Split, Croatia, the film also features scenes in other Croatian cities like Dubrovnik and Zagreb! Specific locations within Split that's breathtaking and scenic were used include Peristil Square, the Palace Cellars and Zenta Club, I'll like the blue waters you can really feel the vacation vibe! A decent crime drama whilst it may take a little time to get into, The Weekend Away does have an interesting plot , it's a mystery that makes you look further but the culprit is within reach full of surprises, as character who appear suspicious at first glance remains suspicious throughout! While looking for her car keys, she finds beads from a necklace she gave Kate in Rob's coat pocket as the mystery come to unfold, she realizes Rob the husband she loves killed Kate and confronts him while on the line with the police. He admits he flew to Croatia to stop Kate from revealing their affair, argued with her and pushed her into the water before running off to home! The two main cast Christina Wolfe-Kate and Leighton Meester-Beth are just lovely to watch! The duo's class act with that rekindled friendship mystery and all, just make this a perfect 10! Moreover, Ziad Bakri-Zain, Amar Bukvić-Pavic and Adrian Pezdirc-Sebastian, the escort actors' performances boost the edgy experience' as they make any scenes tense and more impactful:)
Critics Consensus: The Weekend Away makes for all excessive painless enough home viewing experience, but Leighton Meester's performance deserved a better film. Not a bad little number, this, well-directed to the genre template by Kim Farrant and with an excellent supporting performance by Luke Norris as Beth's husband Rob. His scene on the phone is a mini-masterclass in emotionally authentic acting. A large glass of white wine on a Friday night! While it does not break the mold of a disappearance thriller in any way, The Weekend Away is an enjoyable 90-minute ride of tension and suspense set in beautiful Croatia. Despite its narrative exaggerations, A Weekend Away is an enjoyable thriller thanks to the escalation of its tension and effective execution. A nifty little thriller that sets up its premise and then draws you in as each potential solution turns out to be another red herring. Leighton Meester tries her best but she can't overcome the holes in the plot. This is the kind of movie actresses make when they wish to prove they're more than just a pretty face - or are desperate to be taken seriously. Meester wears no make-up, dresses frumpy, puts on a few pounds to play a post-partum mom, and goes method. Fast-moving enough to provide a decent night’s disposable home entertainment for viewers whose expectations aren’t geared higher. The film manages to craft some solid suspense and keeps you glued with a quick pace and some unexpected characters in a truly alluring location. Predictable and clunky as may be, The Weekend Away is watchable as hell serving suspenseful showcase a strong performance from Leighton Meester!
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