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February 26, 2006
The West Wittering Affair
Shows: 3/09 7:00 PM (Cal); 3/10, 12:15 PM (Cam 12); 3/11 5:45 PM (Cam 12)
"The West Wittering Affair" is a strange and ultimately unsuccessful blend of comedy and drama. It skips back and forth through time as it tells the story of a weekend that changed the lives of all involved forever. There's Natasha and Kath, two women who have been best friends forever, but whose friendship is rocked when they both find themselves after Jamie, a young man who is unlucky in love. Greg, Natasha's ex, becomes involved when Jamie seeks him out after the weekend turns from bliss to misery for him.
Similar to "Closer" in feel but not quite as coherent, "The West Wittering Affair" veers between half-hearted comedy that holds back from pushing the envelope and somewhat contrived drama. It's difficult to explain why it doesn't quite gel, and it could be that the right viewer in the right frame of mind might enjoy it. This reviewer, however, found it simply not engaging. It's hard to care about characters who never quite commit to being realistic or over-the-top.
Posted by Ealasaid at February 26, 2006 09:25 PM
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I recently viewed "The West Wittwering Affair" without any preconceptions. Inoticed two things while in the cinema
(a) The movie house was a sold out, no empty seats!
(b) The whole audience laughed out loud at least 20% of the time interspersed with individuals and small groups chuckling, & laughing though cringing with recognition at the various scrapes the all too believable cast got themselves into.
The small manipulations, games and half-truths we all indulge in, in various facets of our lives are shown here for just how easily they could cascade into calamity!
You've been warned!
I give this film five-stars ***** on the enjoyment scale.
It gets four stars **** for those who like movies to make them think about their lives. A lot of movies are done when the credits roll - this one stays in the memory and triggers again, as real life situations give one pause to reflect.
It is a must see!
Posted by: Sheila at July 19, 2006 07:08 AM