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“Spa Weekend” Earns 2/5 Reviews, Called Laugh-Free Farce

8/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Leslie Mann stars as Jane in the United Kingdom’s comedy “Spa Weekend” released on Aug. 21.
Jon Lucas and Scott Moore wrote and directed the film, known for The Hangover and Bad Moms.
Anna Faris, Michelle Buteau and Isla Fisher appear as Sophie, Coco and Mel.
Critics gave the film 2 out of 5, calling it a laugh-free farce with a weak script.

History

Historical Context

Released in 1994, the romantic comedy Four Weddings and a Funeral, starring Hugh Grant and Charlotte Coleman, became a worldwide box-office hit that restored confidence in British cinema. Its cultural impact prompted a 2019 Hulu miniseries and a 2019 Comic Relief short commemorating the film’s 25th anniversary, setting a benchmark for later UK-backed comedy projects.

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Story summary

Leslie Mann stars as Jane in the United Kingdom’s comedy “Spa Weekend” released on Aug. 21.
Jon Lucas and Scott Moore wrote and directed the film, known for The Hangover and Bad Moms.
Anna Faris, Michelle Buteau and Isla Fisher appear as Sophie, Coco and Mel.
Critics gave the film 2 out of 5, calling it a laugh-free farce with a weak script.

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