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Reviews
Ride Like a Girl (2019)
Great story brought to the screen
This film takes you on a personal journey with Michelle and her family where you are in wonderment of their passion and lifestyle for racehorses. It has three stages in her life cycle. Michelle as a young girl, the schoolgirl and as an adult to highlight aspects of her life which brings a new admiration in the journey to the predictable ending. The trials and dealing with loss are entwined with determination and doses of clever humour along the way. Great debut for Rachel Griffiths as a director. A faithful and thoughtful rendering of a real life story which had the master stroke of casting Michelle's real life brother Stevie as himself. The addition of real footage of Michelle at different stages in her life just added to her ultimate destiny. A solid film, no loose ends and no swearing. It had the whole package. A big tick for an Aussie film.
Ladies in Black (2018)
A Visual Delight to be Enjoyed!
It was evident from the onset the 'Ladies in Black' nostalgic journey back to
Sydney circa 1959 would not disappoint. The visual production and period content made it so appealing to watch.
A bookish schoolgirl and a fashion department manager from different
backgrounds were pivotal characters for the narrative of change from the status quo. The dual storyline of a new girl entering the workforce and evolving into adulthood alongside a country evolving with new Australians from Europe . The embracement of these two characters and their positive influence on others around them complimented the awakening of new attitudes from those prevailing at the time. A passage of time handled with humour and contrast.
The film achieved its intention with a great cast. A light-hearted approach of an era some of us remember with characters that can be identified with. Above all, a visual delight to enjoy and be entertained.