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| See the movie, then read the book. (by philipmccombie) |
| Unfortunately I had already read the book. I had preconceived ideas about Charles Bucktin. However, I was able to adapt and accept Levi Miller playing the part. I always the thought the book had some flat spots, so the movie is better in keeping the pace going. I prayed that director Rachel Perkins wasn't going to turn this into a musical or something whimsical, fortunately that did not happen. Looking forward to getting the DVD. |
| Another Great Aussie Movie (by bjarscott) |
| Nothing better than watching a good Aussie movie, I can't get enough of them.... : and this is another one. Love the story line, fantastic actors, location. I've watched the movie twice now and most likely watch it many more time. Well done to the writer/director/producer for creating this story/movie and the actors, they portrayed Australia in the 50s to a T.. I would definitely recommend watching this movie. |
| I LOVE IT (by kaiaantoniou) |
| This film was fun, enjoyable, with and hilarious. I laughed a lot, I cried a bit, but I liked all the characters, and it was possibly 10,000 times better than I expected it to be. |
| A good family movie from a ever dwindling supply (by eyefordetail) |
| These days you have a hard time to select a movie to watch as a family. With the moral fiber of the world worn thin and the moral compass of the industry spinning out of control, it is good to find a gem ever so often. And where better to find it than Australia. I took note of the other reviews being a little from Aussie to Aussie, so I just had to break borders and rate from across the sea, albeit it still in the Southern Hemisphere. I am sure that a Christmas tree in summer must seem a bit odd to the Northern viewers, but we are very comfortable with that, thankyouverymuch. The movie is <more> |
| Moving and relevant (by Screenwriter10987654321) |
| When a bookish teenager helps solve a mystery death to avoid his aboriginal friend being blamed, he digs deep to find the courage to sort out the mess of his family and friends' lives.Set in a rural 1960s town, a young Levi Miller takes a worthy turn at a Mark Twain style hero who, sustained by a childhood wonder about important things like Batman's superpowers, is caught up in a tragedy which uncovers far more about the dark nature of people than any child should know. Toni Collete as a depressed mother and Hugo Weaving as a the town's recluse give the story emotional depth, and <more> |
| A truly Australian story (by Bec101) |
| I read this book after seeing Belvoir's mesmeric stage production, which so perfectly captured the claustrophobia of a small town in Western Australia in the 1960s. No movie was ever going to manage that and, as much as I love Toni Collette and Hugo Weaving I would have loved to see the same cast in the movie as I saw onstage. That said I couldn't help but become entwined in the lives of these young people and their community. Themes of racism, domestic violence and marriage breakdown are handled openly but sensitively. This story reminds of another favourite, 'The Curious <more> |
| Well made Aussie Movie (by jon-aloni-161-41786) |
| Rachel Perkins has directed another terrific, simple, Australian film here. Adds to illustrious titles including Radiance and Bran Nue Day. There was certainly good material to work with, being based on the young adult book by Craig Silvey, who has also co-written the screenplay. It looks nice, still has currency today and the acting is once again terrific from most of the players. Toni Collette as usual, Hugo Weaving in a cameo role. An understated but really good Dan Wylie, and a terrific performance from young Levi Miller. All in all a really well made film. |