The Weekenders

2000

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8| 0h30m| TV-Y7| en
Synopsis

The Weekenders is a Disney animated series about the weekend life of four diverse 7th graders: Tino Tonitini, Lorraine McQuarrie, Carver Descartes, and Petratishkovna Katsufrakis, voiced by veteran cartoon voice-actors: Jason Marsden, Grey DeLisle, Phil LaMarr, and Kath Soucie, respectively. It is stated at least once that the four main characters are each twelve years old. The setting is the fictional town of Bahia Bay, California. The show was created by Doug Langdale, later creator of Disney Channel's Dave the Barbarian.

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Lovesusti The Worst Film Ever
CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.
BelSports This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.
supermolo I remember watching Weekenders on Saturday mornings when I younger, and I loved it. I'm 15 now and if anything I appreciate it more. its defiantly the best Disney cartoon there is, because its based for pre-teens whilst appealing to those younger and older. The plots and scripts are brilliant, they have morals but don't bore you and have brilliant comic timing and references, and it has a fantastic theme tune!! I love the characters Cos although they're designed around stereotypical ideas of 12 year olds, they also have their own original personalities.The narrator, Tino is the main character, the down-to-earth and easy-going one that keeps the group together (with the help of his mum, who's possibly the coolest mum ever, if a weird cook) and yet tends to say and do kooky things. He can be a bit sensitive (and likes lame comic books), but he stays true to himself which what makes him so cool. That and his brilliant sarcasm. He has sharp comedy and always says the right things for the situation. He's hilarious, defiantly the funniest character.Lor is the typical tomboy; sporty, not that smart, has loads of brothers, doesn't 'do' girlie. But she's probably my favourite character Cos she really breaks the cliché with her cute randomness and insecurity, the fact that she mucks things up but isn't completely clueless. Well, maybe just a little.Carver is the 'cool' one. He has a small attention span when it isn't about himself, fashion, or food. But at the end of the day he is a nice guy and always sticks with his mates. He's the middle child, he loves 'Teen Canon' (hit teenage TV drama), '3 Nitwits' movies and shoes. He has a big thing about shoes. Yeah, see he's weird really.And finally we have Tish. She's probably the most stereotypical, being the 'smart' one. She loves Shakespeare and does math equations in her head. She's an artist, a vegetarian and, like Tino, a single child . Her parents are from... somewhere in Europe and speak very bad English and fill their house and yard with weird ornaments. But really Tish is quite normal, and loves arcade games and pizza and generally having fun with her friends. Even if she does wear clogs.I love Weekenders and everything its represents; youth, friendship, having fun, living for the weekend. I'd love to be like them. Living in sunny California by the beach with their mall and their arcade centre (the gamiest place on earth!) and their pizza place where the theme changes every week. I also like that they wear different outfits, rather than wearing the same clothes every episode. It just makes it seem so much more realistic, more believable. I wish they'd bring weekenders back to Saturday morning British TV, we can only watch it on Disney channel, and not a lot of people have it, especially people my age. I love Weekenders, its totally underrated. Later days!
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.
bumble472 Before I talk about the show, I would just like to say to whoevercalled Tino a WASP that he is most certainly NOT WASPy at all.Also, for all of you who are comparing The Weekenders to Recess,this show is far better. Recess is, even though the characters arefunny and clever, an idiotic show where stupid TJ always saves theday. In The Weekenders, all of them solve the problem and thecharacters are equally clever and funny. Although the show is a tadstereotypical, it is still extremely enjoyable and will most certainlymake you laugh out loud. The theme song and beginning creditsare also very fun. All in all, this show is AWESOME and you shouldmost certainly watch it if you have cable. It is now on Monday-Fridayafternoons nestled between two ridiculously stupid shows (Lloydin Space and Disney's House of Mouse) at 3:00 Eastern Time onthe Disney Channel. It's so much fun for adults and kids alike andshould not be missed under any circumstances! I especially lovehow Tino's mom has the ability to analize everything, how the pizzaparlor is always changing names and themes, how there isalways a strange and disgusting food to be tasted at theanthropoligy museum, and the narrations by usually Tino butsometimes by others. Even though it can be corny at the end, thisshow is superb. As Tino would say, Later Days!
anitatanky This is a wonderful show that many adolescents and adults can relate to. For the adolescents, it is very entertaining. Some of the other comments I read suggest how unrealistic the show is. However, it is a cartoon meant for entertainment value. It is not supposed to to be a true replication of true to life things for the entire 30 minutes. But then again, the overall themes are realistic and things kids can relate to: Being drawn to a more popular crowd just to find out it was NOT all you'd thought it would be; changing a look to impress someone of the opposite sex just to have them be less interested in you; being a child of a single parent house hold; trying to find something "fun" to do that everyone in your group will enjoy; etc. Many adults are likely to find the show refreshing, especially if they still have some "kid" left in them. I personally look forward to getting up Saturday morning and curling up on my living room couch with a blanket to watch this, as well as other Disney cartoons (i.e. Recess, Lloyd in Space, Teacher's Pet)after a long work week. I only wish Pepper Ann and Doug still came on Saturday mornings.The show is not for everyone, especially some adults, as indicated by some of the other comments. But if you are still somewhat a kid at heart and are lucky enough to have the free time to watch this show, it is worth treating yourself to it. Later Days!!!