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| Starring | Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, Lynette Curran, Erik Thomson |
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| Director | Cate Shortland |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, World Cinema |
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This feature debut from Australian director Cate Shortland reminded me afterwards of two fairly recent British films,... read more on Time Out
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Simply beautiful
Somersault is squarely based on the 'Coming of age' plot structure, and doesn't really challenge this stereotype. We follow Cornish?s character, ?... read more »
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Touching film
A really thought provoking film, not only leaving a lesson to be learnt for the younger generation but applies to any age of person left vulnerable and alone.. ... read more »
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Strange but well portrayed
A strange film, one of those slow ones that never really has a big ending. The actress plays the character quite well though, she seems like a lost young girl ... read more »
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learning to love
Great movie, watched it again within short time. Both
leads are fantastic, no wonder it won so many awards. I dont think it is just a coming of age ... read more »
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about average
Not my sort of film nothing really happening hear run of the mill with not much story good acting that's all i can say
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Beautiful, well acted
A beautiful film, although the plot is slow and probably doesn't end the way you would want it! The characters, though stereotypical, are complex and well ... read more »
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Powerful and stunning performances by Cornish and Worthington
Love the plot and the journey the characters go through.
A well thought dreamy, authentic, sexy down to earth movie that will linger in your mind ... read more »
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Truly wonderful
A truly wonderful film. The cinematography was stunning, Cornish and Worthington are brilliant, and everything is done with such a deft and gentle touch. It ... read more »
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nothing special
bit too much for my liking. but was ok, very slow didnt really get it to be honest. i wouldnt bother watching it or telling anyone else to watch it
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Soundman thinks it's a horror film
At least the awful soundman realized what tedious drivel this is. He tries to liven things up by deafening you every time you turn it up to try and make sense ... read more »
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Nothing special, didn't get it
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