More than thirty years after its release in theaters, this melodrama with a huge star of American cinema continues to captivate and move Télé-Loisirs Internet users.
It's no secret: gems are hidden in the catalog of Netflix. This is particularly the case of the film Time for a weekend, by Martin Brest. This dramatic comedy, which is none other than the remake of the Italian film Women's perfumetells the story of Charles Simms, a poor and shy student whose dream is to attend the prestigious Harvard University. To do this, he accepts as a small job to take care of a disabled person. He is then responsible for caring for retired Colonel Frank Slade, who has become blind after handling a bomb during major maneuvers. Since then, the man has refused his infirmity and concealed his bitterness under permanent aggression.
Time for a weekend : this film still breaks the hearts of Netflix subscribers
More than thirty years after its release in theaters, Netflix subscribers are still moved by this story worn by Al Pacino and a star of NCIS. “I saw it last night, very beautiful film, moving and a good lesson”, “Superb story”, “It's been a long time since I saw such a magnificent film”, “What a remarkable film, everything is perfect , the acting, the dialogues, the story, the direction, the music”, “Great and moving film”we can read on the Netflix France Facebook group managed by Télé-Loisirs. Many netizens also praised Al Pacino's acting. “Actor Al Pacino is, as usual, impeccable, capable and remarkable”commented a viewer. “Very beautiful film! Al Pacino perfect as usual”wrote another. “Great film with the legendary Al Pacino… A nugget about humanity!”noted an Internet user.
Time for a weekend : Al Pacino received an Oscar for his role as Frank Slade
Time for a weekend unfortunately was not unanimously acclaimed by the specialized press when it was released in 1992. Despite mixed reviews, the film was however a real success at the box office with more than 160 million dollars collected and received four Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. His role as Frank Slade allowed Al Pacino to win his only Oscar for best actor, against big names in cinema such as Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington and Robert Downey Jr.
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