Mjeteconer Just perfect...

SparkMore n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

Myron Clemons A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

Nayan Gough A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

c-computerkid About a year ago, I vaguely remembered a Disney cartoon called "The Weekenders" from around 2000/2001, and I decided to do a little research on it. I'm so glad I did! "The Weekenders" chronicles the weekends of four average kids: Tino (Jason Marsden), Carver (Phil LaMarr), Lor (Grey DeLisle), and Tish (Kath Soucie). On paper, it does sound like a rather dull show. But what sets this show apart is its attention to the details.Many cartoons base their humor on slapstick rather than clever writing. The quality of the "The Weekenders" writing, however, is such that you could actually imagine it being a live-action sitcom. Though it is supposedly a "kids' show," many jokes will fly over kids' heads. There are also some lines that are simply hilarious and unexpected.Stellar voice acting adds to the attractiveness of "The Weekenders." Jason Marsden, famous for playing minor and semi-regular roles in sitcoms, voices the neurotic Tino. Phil LaMarr (the voice of Samurai Jack and Wilt from Foster's) plays fashion-obsessed Carver. Ubiquitous voice actress Grey DeLisle portrays Lor, the "jock," and Kath Soucie rounds out the bunch as the "brain," Tish. Each of the characters is very realistic and you can see yourself and others in them, much like Charles Schulz's "Peanuts." "The Weekenders" also employs unique techniques for an animated series. Often, the characters make asides to the audience (the screen fades to gray while only that character speaks). Also, running gags such as the disastrous off-screen exploits of Chloe Montez reward fans who watched the show from the beginning. Finally, like "As Told by Ginger" the characters actually change clothes when the days change in the show.Overall, consistently witty writing, strong voice acting, and unique techniques make "The Weekenders" very fun to watch. It's truly a shame this show didn't have a long run like some other animated series; it certainly had the workings to do so.

luvdaydream This is a great Disney Cartoon that follows the tale of four pre-teen friends during the weekend:Tino - The protagonist who pulls some "Malcolm In The Middle" style narrartion and confides in his mom about troubles in paradise.Carver - The other male in the group, a black boy with tons of style and somewhat of a big head (egotistical I mean).Lor - The tomboy who loves to be the boss but can get totally giddy at times, and has about 10 brothers.Tish - The german import genius girl who is obsessed with taking notes and learning, yet isn't always the smartest as she lives in a dreamworld of some sort.While the show isn't necessairly groundbreaking, the acting is remarkable, the characters are lovable, and the plot lines are downright entertaining.

efpv1912 All right, so I'm well into my second year at university and I shouldn't be watching cartoons . . . but then again, perhaps I should! `The Weekenders' is probably the best animated series I've had the pleasure of viewing since `Hey, Arnold!', and the lighthearted humour they've tossed into each episode makes for a much-needed restorative after a day at the salt mines. (It doesn't matter that Disney Channel Asia shows episodes that are at least a year old . . . but if anyone from Disney happens to read this, please take note!)What makes the series quite appealing - from my perspective, at least - is the fact that the show's humour depends not upon tasteless slapstick (my apologies to Looney Tunes fans . . .) but on little things that COULD happen but are just a bit out of the ordinary. Where else could one see a pizza parlour with a different theme for every half-episode, or an anthropology museum with odd delicacies from around the globe? (I wonder if all of those strange dishes actually exist, though.) I also like the way the characters are drawn: just on the edge of realism, with pleasant features and actions that don't seem the least bit stilted.Oh, and whenever Tino gives one of his personal comments, the background fades into black-and-white . . . well, I just think it's a nice touch.And yes, as a typical family-oriented programme, they do teach lessons about life . . . but I actually found myself NOT muttering `Rubbish' under my breath (as I normally would under such circumstances). These lessons aren't something that the characters carelessly append at the very end of the show; the whole episode is a learning experience that children will probably enjoy a good deal (primarily because the moral of the story is well hidden, seamlessly blended into the entirety of the plot - so well concealed, perhaps, that they might not even know that they're actually learning something).Three cheers and a loud hurrah for the Weekenders!Well, as Tino would say . . . later days!

SeanB42 My wife and I watch the Weekenders along with Recess every weekend. What I like best about the Weekenders, and what seems to be unique among both cartoons and juvenile sitcoms, is that the parents aren't treated as if they are stupid and horribly out of touch. Tino's mother is shown to be an intelligent person, and understanding of her son's predicaments. She is never without words of wisdom and never ceases to amaze her son with her tidbits of knowledge. We don't see some of the other parents very often, but even Tish's immigrant parents are treated with warmth. this unusual treatment makes the show stand above most of the others in my opinion.