Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
As a massive fan of the musical - and musical theatre nerd generally - I went into this with hesitant anticipation. I’ve seen how poorly musical movies can be made, but I’ve also seen how well they can be done, and I’ve seen the passion and care the cast and crew alike showed in interviews on the press tour.. and I left the cinema beaming. Staying true to a majority of the musical, paying homage to all that had come…
I believe the best movies are equally beautiful and heartbreaking. This is one of those.
An emotional rollercoaster that looks at health, religion, complicated love stories, greed, and priorities, but with a healthy dose of humour spread throughout.
The shots of Kangaroo Island’s scenery and wildlife in all its glory are stunning. The smattering of little local references made are simply magic for the residents who see this; the whiting burger and the front page of The Islander feel almost like an inside joke - very “if you know, you know”.