About The Week Of

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About

The Week Of is a comedy film released in 2018 that falls under the genre of Comedies. The film was directed by Robert Smigel and stars Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and Steve Buscemi. It tells the story of two fathers who come from different backgrounds but are brought together by their children's upcoming wedding. Throughout the week leading up to the wedding, the fathers navigate the challenges and conflicts that arise as they try to make the event a success.

The Week Of takes a humorous and relatable approach to exploring the tensions and mishaps that often occur during the process of planning a wedding. The film showcases the clash of personalities between the two main characters, played by Sandler and Rock, as they attempt to unite their families and create a memorable wedding experience.

Making / Production

The Week Of was produced by Happy Madison Productions and was released as a Netflix original film. The production took place in various locations in Long Island, New York.

The film was directed by Robert Smigel, who is known for his work as a writer and performer on Saturday Night Live. The screenplay was written by Smigel and Adam Sandler, who also serves as one of the film's producers.

Actors

• Adam Sandler as Kenny Lustig - Sandler portrays the role of the father of the bride, Kenny, who is a working-class family man trying to make the wedding a success.
• Chris Rock as Kirby Cordice - Rock plays the role of the father of the groom, Kirby, who comes from a wealthy background and clashes with Kenny throughout the film.
• Steve Buscemi as Charles - Buscemi portrays the character of Charles, a relative of the bride who contributes to the chaos of the wedding preparations.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Week Of marks the fourth collaboration between Adam Sandler and Chris Rock, following their previous films Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, and The Longest Yard.
• The film was inspired by Robert Smigel's own experiences planning his daughter's wedding.
• The Week Of received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the comedic performances but criticism for the lack of depth in the story.

Awards

The Week Of did not receive any major awards.

Quotes

• "It's not about throwing a fancy wedding, it's about two families coming together, trying not to kill each other." - Kenny Lustig
• "We're bringing our people, it's like the New York Jets meets the New York Mets." - Kirby Cordice
• "You're running the sound during the ceremony, don't touch anything." - Charles

Music, Soundtrack

The Week Of features a soundtrack that includes a mix of popular songs and original music composed for the film. Some notable songs from the soundtrack include:

• "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
• "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper
• "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey