This film does not really tell a story, but creates a unique atmosphere

Rating: 8/10 (7 October 2006)

Beautifully filmed story, except that it is not really a story. Nothing much happens in terms of character development or remarkable events, which is probably why many people don't understand the fuss about this movie and think it is boring.
What it does do however, is depict a sad situation that most people in this world can relate to - that of people stuck in a rut, not really happy but things could be worse, and they get the chance to break away from it for a week. To relive the excitement they used to know. To fall in love again. But at the same time, they know that this is just a temporary relief, and they cannot really escape their lives. And they also know that should they try to, despite all problems it would bring, over time a new rut would probably just set in. In a sense, it is a very fatalistic movie. The beautiful thing about is the way it so accurately portrays people trying to break through this glass ceiling of fate, but not REALLY trying, because they know it is no use, no matter how much they would want to.
They at the same time restrain themselves, although frustrated about the limitations of their lives, and try to make the most of the week while it lasts. And that, in my opinion, makes for a very beautiful movie.