Spa Weekend called predictable but entertaining comedy — Daily Maverick
The comedy Spa Weekend, written and directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, tells the story of longtime friends who get together for a spa weekend. In a Daily Maverick review, the film was described as predictable but consistently entertaining comedy for easy escapism.
The story of longtime friends
The main characters have known each other since school and are now approaching the age of 50. Professional and household responsibilities leave them little time for one another. Leslie Mann plays Jane, a single mother trying to care for her home and ill father while making it to court hearings; there is almost no room for romantic relationships in her life.
Anna Faris plays Sophie, a kind woman whose absent-mindedness conceals a brilliant mind. According to the plot, her kindness was exploited by her boss for ten years. Michelle Buteau plays Coco, who feels anger after her husband leaves her for another woman.
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Isla Fisher portrays Mel, a friend whose free-spirited nature constantly causes chaos. She was not invited to the spa weekend, but arrives for the getaway anyway, setting off a series of comedic situations.
The film’s tone and themes
Lucas and Moore previously made two Bad Moms films and co-wrote the screenplay for the 2009 hit The Hangover. According to Daily Maverick, Spa Weekend falls somewhere between Bad Moms and Book Club in tone and energy. The film includes frank dialogue, sexual content, physical comedy, and quieter emotional moments.
The review notes that the wealthy heroines face everyday problems such as a malfunctioning electric-vehicle charging station, so the story may not resonate with most viewers. At the same time, the critic draws attention to themes related to how women put off their own desires for others, neglecting friendship, love, and self-care. The film also lacks the female rivalry traditional for such stories, with the exception of Coco’s anger.
