The Lost Weekend Questions

Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.

  1. What is the significance behind the mirroring of the film's opening and closing shots?
  2. Will Don ever finish The Bottle, based on what you know about him?
  3. Will Don remain sober after the events of the novel? Explain your answer.
  4. Is Don a good boyfriend? Why or why not?
  5. How is the cycle of addiction depicted in the movie?
  6. In what ways are visual effects used to reflect Don's state of mind?
  7. How is lighting used in the film? What moods is it used to convey?
  8. How does the film's score affect your perception of the film?
  9. How will Wick react when he returns from his weekend getaway?
  10. Why does Nat return Don's typewriter?