The Longest Week (2014)

Conrad Valmont, an over-educated, under-employed heir to a hotel fortune, experiences a tumultuous week after being cut off by his parents. At forty, he finds himself broke, evicted, and falls for his friend Dylan’s girlfriend, Beatrice. The story unfolds in a humorous and dramatic fashion as Conrad navigates this personal crisis and explores themes of love and self-discovery.

Length: 1h 26m
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
This Title is: A mix of light-hearted comedy and deeper dramatic elements

Cast

Jason Bateman, Olivia Wilde, Billy Crudup, Jenny Slate, Tony Roberts

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: PG-13 – Suitable for viewers over the age of 13. It includes themes related to adult relationships and personal crises.

Trivia

• The film marks the first Hollywood production by YRF Entertainment, a subsidiary of Yash Raj Films.
• Despite its star-studded cast, the film was met with generally negative reviews, receiving a low score on both Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic.
• The film was released theatrically and on DVD in 2014, nearly two years after its completion.

Trailer

Our Review

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Despite its intriguing premise and notable cast, “The Longest Week” struggles to leave a lasting impact, primarily due to its pacing and script issues. The performances, particularly by Jason Bateman and Olivia Wilde, are highlights, offering some redeeming qualities in a narrative that otherwise fails to fully engage or resonate with its audience.