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{{Short description|Film by Argyris Papadimitropoulos}}
{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
|name = Monday
| name = Monday
|image = Monday poster.jpeg
| image = Monday poster.jpeg
|caption = Official promotional poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
|director = Argyris Papadimitropoulos
| director = Argyris Papadimitropoulos
|producer = {{Plainlist|
| writer = {{Plainlist|
* Argyris Papadimitropoulos
*[[Christos V. Konstantakopoulos]]
* Rob Hayes
*Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
*[[Damian Jones (producer)|Damian Jones]]
*Deanna Barillari
}}
}}
| producer = {{Plainlist|
|writer = Argyris Papadimitropoulos<br>Rob Hayes
* [[Christos V. Konstantakopoulos]]
|starring = [[Sebastian Stan]]<br>[[Denise Gough]]
* Brian Kavanaugh-Jones
|music = Alexis Grapsas
* [[Damian Jones (producer)|Damian Jones]]
|cinematography = Christos Karamanis
* Deanna Barillari
|editing = Napoleon Stratogiannakis
}}
|production_companies = Faliro House Productions<br>Automatik<br>Protagonist Pictures
| starring = {{Plainlist|
|distributor = [[IFC Films]]
* [[Sebastian Stan]]
|released = {{Film date|2020|9|11|[[Toronto International Film Festival|TIFF]]|2021|4|16|United States}}
* [[Denise Gough]]
|runtime = 116 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribecafilm.com/films/monday-2020|title=Monday|website=[[Tribeca Film Festival]]|access-date=April 12, 2020}}</ref>
}}
|country = United States<br>United Kingdom<br>Greece
| cinematography = Christos Karamanis
|language = English
|budget =
| editing = Napoleon Stratogiannakis
| music = Alexis Grapsas
|gross = $30,932<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Monday#tab=summary|title=Monday|website=[[The Numbers (website)|The Numbers]]|access-date=May 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1701479169/weekend/|title=Monday|website=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date=May 7, 2021}}</ref>
| production_companies = {{Plainlist|
* Faliro House Productions
* Automatik Entertainment
* Protagonist Pictures
}}
| distributor = [[IFC Films]]
| released = {{Film date|2020|9|11|[[2020 Toronto International Film Festival|TIFF]]|2021|4|16|United States}}
| runtime = 116 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tribecafilm.com/films/monday-2020|title=Monday|website=[[Tribeca Film Festival]]|access-date=April 12, 2020|archive-date=April 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412023631/https://www.tribecafilm.com/films/monday-2020|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| country = United States<br>United Kingdom<br>Greece
| language = English
| budget =
| gross = $30,932<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Monday#tab=summary|title=Monday|website=[[The Numbers (website)|The Numbers]]|access-date=May 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1701479169/weekend/|title=Monday|website=[[Box Office Mojo]]|access-date=May 7, 2021}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''''Monday''''' is a 2020 [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by Argyris Papadimitropoulos, from a screenplay he wrote with Rob Hayes. It stars [[Sebastian Stan]] and [[Denise Gough]].
'''''Monday''''' is a 2020 [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] directed by Argyris Papadimitropoulos, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Rob Hayes. It stars [[Sebastian Stan]] and [[Denise Gough]].


The film had its world premiere on September 11, 2020, at the [[2020 Toronto International Film Festival]] as part of TIFF Industry Selects. It was released in the United States on April 16, 2021, by [[IFC Films]]. The film received mixed reviews from critics.
The film had its world premiere on September 11, 2020, at the [[2020 Toronto International Film Festival|Toronto International Film Festival]] as part of TIFF Industry Selects. It was released in the United States on April 16, 2021, by [[IFC Films]]. The film received mixed reviews from critics.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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At a party one hot summer night in Athens, Greece, Mickey is introduced to Chloe. The attraction between the pair is immediately palpable—so palpable that before they know it they're waking up naked on the beach on Saturday morning.
Meeting at a party in [[Athens]], Mickey and Chloe instantly connect. They wake up naked on the beach Saturday morning surrounded by families - and police, who take them downtown. They are let go with a warning.


Chloe is leaving in two days because her toxic relationship ended, but must recover her purse from the party. Mickey invites her to his DJ gig on an island, until he can get it. They get to know one another, spending the day there. By the night's end, Mickey asks Chloe to stay. She refuses, so when her things arrive, they part awkwardly.
Unfortunately, they wake up naked and surrounded by families, children - and police, who wait for them to dress before taking them into the station. But when they get there, the captain orders the cuffs removed and asks the cops exactly what they expect to charge them with. When the cops reply, “Indecent exposure,” the captain brushes it off and tells them to sign his book and go away.


Argyris (Mickey's friend and business partner) realizes Mickey has fallen for Chloe, so they chase her to the airport. The gesture works, and soon they move in together. They fall in love… although they are polar opposites.
Chloe has left a toxic relationship and is leaving for America in two days, but her purse is in the house where the party was. Since Mickey can’t get Argyris, his friend and business partner, on the phone, he invites her to join him on an island where he has a DJ gig.


Mickey’s old bandmate tries to convince him to join her on the road. Mickey seems tempted, but when he sees Chloe, he decides against it.
They spend the day on the island, dancing and getting to know one another. By the end of the night a romance has developed and Mickey tries to convince Chloe to stay in Greece; she rebuffs him, and when Argyris brings her purse to her apartment, they part awkwardly.


Mickey and Argyris's freelance advertising jingle gig isn’t going well. They placate their client in the living room, while Chloe meets with an immigration client in the dining room.
The next night Mickey sulks as Argyris and his friends sit in his home; Argyris realizes Mickey has fallen in love with Chloe and convinces him to go to the airport. The big romantic gesture works, and the next thing we see is them moving in together.


Chloe and Mickey plan a party for all their friends. They’re meant to meet Aspa, his son's mother, beforehand but she ends up going alone, while he takes care of the party food. Aspa tells Chloe Mickey is a terrible father who's never bothered with Hector. When she returns home, he has not done as promised. Upset, she then unhappily discovers she's pregnant.
They are truly in love… but Mickey is an irresponsible free spirit and Chloe is an immigration lawyer. Can this work?


Takeout arrives ahead of the guests. Chloe is unimpressed, as Mickey had obviously forgotten. It is a disaster as their friends clash. Chloe and Mickey try to laugh about it afterwards however, it affects them.
Mickey’s old band mate visits and with Chloe passed out on the couch after dinner, they do cocaine in the bathroom and she tries to convince him to join her on the road, writing songs and performing. The implication seems to be that they will presumably spark up an old romance. Mickey seems tempted, but Chloe comes in, needing to use the toilet, and the spell is broken.


A social worker informs them that Aspa has stipulated the visitation and guardianship must be shared between Chloe and Mickey, which troubles her more than Mickey. Chloe secretly has an abortion, pretending to have the stomach flu, so puts him off when he wants to have sex.
Mickey and Argyris have a freelance advertising jingle gig that isn’t going well. While Chloe meets with an immigration client in the dining room, Mickey and Argyris placate their client in the living room, to no avail.


Chloe's ex Christos intimidates them both at a wedding, so Mickey gets drunk and belligerent. Argyris tries to stop him from sabotaging his relationship with Chloe, as she loves him. Unfortunately, Mickey embarrasses Chloe by drunkenly, halfheartedly proposing.
Chloe and Mickey plan a party for all their friends. They’re supposed to meet his ex, Aspa, the mother of his son, Hector, that afternoon; he convinces her to meet with Aspa alone, and promises he’ll take care of the party food.


At Christmastime, the Friday before Hector’s first visit, they argue because Chloe is nervous. They joyfully learn a Greek song together to sing to Hector, then go out for one last carefree night before becoming responsible parents. At a club they have tequila, and Chloe insists they do cocaine, then they get bounced.
At lunch, Aspa tells Chloe Mickey is a terrible father; he’s never bothered to learn Greek, and has never spent time with Hector. When Chloe returns home, he has not done any party planning. She is upset; along with the many other instances in their life together, this merely serves to confirm what Aspa told her.


Chloe encourages Mickey to pull over so they can have sex immediately. She begins to cry and confesses to the abortion. He is not upset, which angers her. Their arguing alerts a security guard, so they must run.
Chloe takes a pregnancy test and isn’t pleased. Takeout food arrives shortly before the guests do. Chloe is unimpressed; Mickey obviously ordered it after she arrived home and he realized he’d forgotten all about his promise.


Back at the motorcycle, remembering their first night together naked on the beach. Chloe convinces Mickey to relive it. They get on the cycle naked, then pull up next to a cop car at a red light. Chased, Mickey wants to pull over, but Chloe insists he keep going. Eventually they are cornered and stopped. Mickey complies, but Chloe resists arrest.
The party gets into full swing and their friends clearly do not get along. It is a disaster, but Chloe and Mickey at least can laugh about it at the end of the night. However, they end up having terrible sex.


Like before, they are arrested naked and in the back of a police car. But now, Chloe is belligerent and assaults an officer, so they will not be treated so lightly. Taken to the station and charged, the court date is on Monday, so they will miss Hector’s visit tomorrow. Aghast, both beg to be let go until Monday, but to no avail. They are separated, and Chloe spends the weekend sleeping in a cell.
A social worker visits and tells them that Aspa has stipulated the visitation and guardianship must be shared between Chloe and Mickey. Mickey may not be the sole guardian nor have visitation alone. This seems to trouble Chloe almost more than it does Mickey.


On Monday, Chloe's attorney gives her clothes, telling her everything will be fine. She's found guilty, but receives a suspended sentence and a fine. Chloe then discovers Mickey's case was dismissed. Returning home she confronts Mickey, there since Saturday. Christos got him out and the charges dropped. Chloe rages, but Mickey points out she is not innocent. She cries quietly to herself.
Chloe has an abortion and hides it from Mickey. She pretends to have the stomach flu, and puts him off when he tries to initiate sex.


In the last scene, Mickey and Chloe are waiting outside a school for the doors to open. Small children come out and run into their parents' arms. Our last view is of Mickey and Chloe's smiling, expectant faces.<ref>{{cite web|last=Agrawal|first=Shikhar|date=April 18, 2021|title='Monday' Summary & Ending, Explained - Relationships Should Reset Themselves {{!}} DMT|url=https://dmtalkies.com/monday-summary-ending-explained-2021-film/|access-date=October 8, 2022|website=Digital Mafia Talkies}}</ref>
They attend a wedding of a friend of Chloe’s and her ex, Christos, is there. He is controlling and toxic. Mickey is jealous and intimidated by Christos' wealth and power; he gets drunk and begins scowling and stalking around the wedding ominously. Argyris tries to convince him that he should not sabotage this relationship the way he always has in the past, that Chloe loves him.

And, of course, Mickey marches out to the bandstand, grabs the microphone, and makes a complete fool of himself, embarrassing Chloe and halfheartedly proposing to her.

At Christmastime, the Friday before Hector’s first visit, they argue about a clogged kitchen sink; Chloe complains Mickey will not take care of it and call a plumber like he should. Later, she apologizes and explains she is nervous. She proposes they learn a Greek song together to sing to Hector. They sit at his instrument and play it together, drinking cocktails and dancing together joyfully.

Chloe asks Mickey to take her out dancing, for one more carefree night before they become responsible parents. They ride his motorcycle to a club (she’s wearing the helmet he gave her on her birthday, with her name written on it). At the club they drink tequila shots, and Chloe insists Mickey find them some drugs. While he searches for some, Chloe somehow finds it, and they do cocaine in the bathroom. For a while on the dance floor they enjoy their high, but then Mickey gets into an altercation, and gets them kicked out, leaving behind their jackets and helmets.

They then drive, and Chloe’s nuzzling encourages Mickey to pull over; they run down into a closed basement restaurant where they begin having sex. Chloe begins to cry and confesses to the abortion. When Mickey is not upset, this angers Chloe, and they begin arguing, but this alerts a security guard and they must run out.

Back at the motorcycle, as Mickey prepares to leave, Chloe stops him and reminds him of their first night together, of being naked on the beach. She convinces him to get naked and go to the beach. They strip and get on the cycle, and drive quite a ways before pulling up right next to a cop car at a red light. A chase ensues, and while Mickey insists he should pull over, Chloe eggs him on, telling him to keep going.

After a brief chase involving several police cars, they are cornered and stopped. Mickey is quickly cuffed, but Chloe struggles and slaps a cop twice - once backhanded. We are back where we were at the beginning, the two of them stark naked and being arrested, in the back of police cars; but this time, Chloe is belligerent on cocaine and alcohol and has assaulted an officer. They will not be treated as lightly as they were the first time, when the police basically laughed it off.

They are taken to the station and charged, told they will go to court on Monday, meaning they will miss Hector’s visit tomorrow. Aghast, both of them plead to be allowed to leave and return, but to no avail. They are separated, and Chloe spends the weekend sleeping on cement benches in jail.

On Monday, Chloe speaks to a female attorney who gives her some presentable clothes and tells her everything will be fine. Sitting before a judge, she is found guilty and receives a suspended sentence and a fine. When she asks where Mickey is, her attorney says his case was dismissed.

Chloe returns home and finds Mickey, who has been there since Saturday. Chloe is enraged to learn he called Christos to get him out and get the charges dropped. She cries and rages, but Mickey comes back - she is not an innocent party here. Who insisted on getting naked? Who hit the cop? What was he supposed to do, lose his only chance at visitation and guardianship of his son?

Chloe cries quietly on the couch; she has no reply. When next we see them, they both stand outside a school and watch as the doors open, letting out small children who run into the arms of their waiting parents. Our last view is of Mickey and Chloe's smiling, expectant faces.<ref>{{cite web|last=Agrawal|first=Shikhar|date=April 18, 2021|title='Monday' Summary & Ending, Explained - Relationships Should Reset Themselves {{!}} DMT|url=https://dmtalkies.com/monday-summary-ending-explained-2021-film/|access-date=October 8, 2022|website=Digital Mafia Talkies}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
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==Release==
==Release==
The film had its world premiere on September 11, 2020, at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]] as part of TIFF Industry Selects.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/toronto-fest-30-virtual-market-titles-unveiled|title=Toronto Fest: 30 Virtual Market Titles Unveiled|website=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Etan|last=Vlessing|date=September 1, 2020|access-date=October 3, 2020}}</ref> It was scheduled to have its world premiere at the [[Tribeca Film Festival]] on April 15, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/03/tribeca-sets-feature-lineup-1202873177/|title=Tribeca Sets Feature Lineup Of Films For 2020 Fest|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Jill|last=Goldsmith|date=March 3, 2020|access-date=April 12, 2020}}</ref> However, the festival was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tribeca-film-festival-postponed-due-coronavirus-1283051|title=Tribeca Film Festival Postponed Amid Coronavirus Fears|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first1=Tribly|last1=Beresford|first2=Hilary|last2=Lewis|date=March 12, 2020|access-date=April 12, 2020}}</ref> In February 2021, [[IFC Films]] acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film and set it for a April 16, 2021, release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/ifc-monday-sebastian-stan-denise-gough-argyris-papadimitropoulos-april-16-release-date-1234688044/|title= IFC Acquires 'Monday,' Sebastian Stan & Denise Gough Greece Romancer Set For April 16 Release|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|date=February 5, 2021|access-date=February 5, 2021}}</ref>
''Monday'' was originally scheduled to have its world premiere at the [[Tribeca Film Festival]] on April 15, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last=Goldsmith |first=Jill |date=March 3, 2020 |title=Tribeca Sets Feature Lineup Of Films For 2020 Fest |url=https://deadline.com/2020/03/tribeca-sets-feature-lineup-1202873177/ |access-date=April 12, 2020 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> However, the festival was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Beresford |first1=Tribly |last2=Lewis |first2=Hilary |date=March 12, 2020 |title=Tribeca Film Festival Postponed Amid Coronavirus Fears |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tribeca-film-festival-postponed-due-coronavirus-1283051 |access-date=April 12, 2020 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref>

The film premiered on September 11, 2020, at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]] as part of TIFF Industry Selects.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/toronto-fest-30-virtual-market-titles-unveiled|title=Toronto Fest: 30 Virtual Market Titles Unveiled|website=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Etan|last=Vlessing|date=September 1, 2020|access-date=October 3, 2020}}</ref> In February 2021, [[IFC Films]] acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film and set it for an April 16, 2021, release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/02/ifc-monday-sebastian-stan-denise-gough-argyris-papadimitropoulos-april-16-release-date-1234688044/|title= IFC Acquires 'Monday,' Sebastian Stan & Denise Gough Greece Romancer Set For April 16 Release|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|date=February 5, 2021|access-date=February 5, 2021}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
On [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds an approval rating of 49% based on 75 reviews, with an average rating of 5.6/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "''Monday'' has attractive leads and a beautifully filmed setting, but fatal character flaws undermine the impact of this turbulent romance."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/monday_2021|title=Monday (2020)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media|Fandango]]|access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}</ref> According to [[Metacritic]], which sampled 24 critics and calculated a weighted average score of 58 out of 100, the film received "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/monday|title=Monday Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[Red Ventures]]|access-date=April 16, 2021}}</ref>
On [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds an approval rating of 49% based on 75 reviews, with an average rating of 5.6/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "''Monday'' has attractive leads and a beautifully filmed setting, but fatal character flaws undermine the impact of this turbulent romance."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/monday_2021|title=Monday (2020)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media|Fandango]]|access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}</ref> According to [[Metacritic]], which sampled 24 critics and calculated a weighted average score of 58 out of 100, the film received "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/monday|title=Monday Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[Red Ventures]]|access-date=April 16, 2021}}</ref>


''[[Screen Rant]]'' gave the film a 2 out of 5 stars rating, stating that the film "fumbles its way through after a strong start and isn't interested in exploring or developing its characters as individuals or as a couple."<ref name=":0">{{cite web|date=April 16, 2021|title=Monday Review: A Romantic Drama That Lacks Overall Direction|url=https://screenrant.com/monday-2021-movie-reviews/|access-date=October 7, 2022|website=ScreenRant}}</ref>
''[[Screen Rant]]'' gave the film a 2 out of 5 stars rating, stating that the film "fumbles its way through after a strong start and isn't interested in exploring or developing its characters as individuals or as a couple."<ref name=":0">{{cite web|date=April 16, 2021|title=Monday Review: A Romantic Drama That Lacks Overall Direction|url=https://screenrant.com/monday-2021-movie-reviews/|access-date=October 7, 2022|website=Screen Rant}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{IMDb title|8884906}}


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Latest revision as of 02:47, 28 August 2024

Monday
Theatrical release poster
Directed byArgyris Papadimitropoulos
Written by
  • Argyris Papadimitropoulos
  • Rob Hayes
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyChristos Karamanis
Edited byNapoleon Stratogiannakis
Music byAlexis Grapsas
Production
companies
  • Faliro House Productions
  • Automatik Entertainment
  • Protagonist Pictures
Distributed byIFC Films
Release dates
  • September 11, 2020 (2020-09-11) (TIFF)
  • April 16, 2021 (2021-04-16) (United States)
Running time
116 minutes[1]
CountriesUnited States
United Kingdom
Greece
LanguageEnglish
Box office$30,932[2][3]

Monday is a 2020 drama film directed by Argyris Papadimitropoulos, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Rob Hayes. It stars Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough.

The film had its world premiere on September 11, 2020, at the Toronto International Film Festival as part of TIFF Industry Selects. It was released in the United States on April 16, 2021, by IFC Films. The film received mixed reviews from critics.

Plot

[edit]

Meeting at a party in Athens, Mickey and Chloe instantly connect. They wake up naked on the beach Saturday morning surrounded by families - and police, who take them downtown. They are let go with a warning.

Chloe is leaving in two days because her toxic relationship ended, but must recover her purse from the party. Mickey invites her to his DJ gig on an island, until he can get it. They get to know one another, spending the day there. By the night's end, Mickey asks Chloe to stay. She refuses, so when her things arrive, they part awkwardly.

Argyris (Mickey's friend and business partner) realizes Mickey has fallen for Chloe, so they chase her to the airport. The gesture works, and soon they move in together. They fall in love… although they are polar opposites.

Mickey’s old bandmate tries to convince him to join her on the road. Mickey seems tempted, but when he sees Chloe, he decides against it.

Mickey and Argyris's freelance advertising jingle gig isn’t going well. They placate their client in the living room, while Chloe meets with an immigration client in the dining room.

Chloe and Mickey plan a party for all their friends. They’re meant to meet Aspa, his son's mother, beforehand but she ends up going alone, while he takes care of the party food. Aspa tells Chloe Mickey is a terrible father who's never bothered with Hector. When she returns home, he has not done as promised. Upset, she then unhappily discovers she's pregnant.

Takeout arrives ahead of the guests. Chloe is unimpressed, as Mickey had obviously forgotten. It is a disaster as their friends clash. Chloe and Mickey try to laugh about it afterwards however, it affects them.

A social worker informs them that Aspa has stipulated the visitation and guardianship must be shared between Chloe and Mickey, which troubles her more than Mickey. Chloe secretly has an abortion, pretending to have the stomach flu, so puts him off when he wants to have sex.

Chloe's ex Christos intimidates them both at a wedding, so Mickey gets drunk and belligerent. Argyris tries to stop him from sabotaging his relationship with Chloe, as she loves him. Unfortunately, Mickey embarrasses Chloe by drunkenly, halfheartedly proposing.

At Christmastime, the Friday before Hector’s first visit, they argue because Chloe is nervous. They joyfully learn a Greek song together to sing to Hector, then go out for one last carefree night before becoming responsible parents. At a club they have tequila, and Chloe insists they do cocaine, then they get bounced.

Chloe encourages Mickey to pull over so they can have sex immediately. She begins to cry and confesses to the abortion. He is not upset, which angers her. Their arguing alerts a security guard, so they must run.

Back at the motorcycle, remembering their first night together naked on the beach. Chloe convinces Mickey to relive it. They get on the cycle naked, then pull up next to a cop car at a red light. Chased, Mickey wants to pull over, but Chloe insists he keep going. Eventually they are cornered and stopped. Mickey complies, but Chloe resists arrest.

Like before, they are arrested naked and in the back of a police car. But now, Chloe is belligerent and assaults an officer, so they will not be treated so lightly. Taken to the station and charged, the court date is on Monday, so they will miss Hector’s visit tomorrow. Aghast, both beg to be let go until Monday, but to no avail. They are separated, and Chloe spends the weekend sleeping in a cell.

On Monday, Chloe's attorney gives her clothes, telling her everything will be fine. She's found guilty, but receives a suspended sentence and a fine. Chloe then discovers Mickey's case was dismissed. Returning home she confronts Mickey, there since Saturday. Christos got him out and the charges dropped. Chloe rages, but Mickey points out she is not innocent. She cries quietly to herself.

In the last scene, Mickey and Chloe are waiting outside a school for the doors to open. Small children come out and run into their parents' arms. Our last view is of Mickey and Chloe's smiling, expectant faces.[4]

Cast

[edit]

Production

[edit]

In August 2018, it was announced Sebastian Stan and Denise Gough had joined the cast of the film, with Argyris Papadimitropoulos directing from a screenplay he wrote alongside Rob Hayes.[5]

Release

[edit]

Monday was originally scheduled to have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 15, 2020.[6] However, the festival was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]

The film premiered on September 11, 2020, at the Toronto International Film Festival as part of TIFF Industry Selects.[8] In February 2021, IFC Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film and set it for an April 16, 2021, release.[9]

Reception

[edit]

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 49% based on 75 reviews, with an average rating of 5.6/10. The site's critics consensus reads: "Monday has attractive leads and a beautifully filmed setting, but fatal character flaws undermine the impact of this turbulent romance."[10] According to Metacritic, which sampled 24 critics and calculated a weighted average score of 58 out of 100, the film received "mixed or average reviews".[11]

Screen Rant gave the film a 2 out of 5 stars rating, stating that the film "fumbles its way through after a strong start and isn't interested in exploring or developing its characters as individuals or as a couple."[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Monday". Tribeca Film Festival. Archived from the original on April 12, 2020. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "Monday". The Numbers. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "Monday". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  4. ^ Agrawal, Shikhar (April 18, 2021). "'Monday' Summary & Ending, Explained - Relationships Should Reset Themselves | DMT". Digital Mafia Talkies. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  5. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (August 20, 2018). "Sebastian Stan & Denise Gough To Star In 'Monday' From 'Before Midnight', 'The Iron Lady' & 'Loving' Producers". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  6. ^ Goldsmith, Jill (March 3, 2020). "Tribeca Sets Feature Lineup Of Films For 2020 Fest". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
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