Tell 'em They're Dreamin' . . .
June 22nd 2009 02:08
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Tell ‘im he’s dreamin . . .”
It just may be the funniest homespun movie ever made – but whatever you may think of it – The Castle certainly has made its way into the Aussie vernacular.
Written by Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy and Rob Sitch – The Castle has been described as silly yet intelligent humour, complemented with a breezy and effortlessly energetic rythym.
It’s your classie little guy vs the big guy film that has a sentimental emotional core – that is about as Ocker as they come.
Performances from a talented Australia cast breathe life into a bunch of quirky but lovable characters. Michael Caton is especially great as the father of the family, Darryl Kerrigan, a lovable oaf with a heart of gold.
Also featuring Anne Tenney and a ‘before the big time hit’ Eric Bana – The Castle is the quintessential Aussie film – which deserves to go straight to the pool room.
Would love to hear whether it's a keeper in your books.
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Comment by Elisabeth Fraser
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I think the cast really made this film happen - what a great bunch they were. There were a few times where the cast had to force themselves to play it straight.
I just got "Ten Canoes" in the post.
Comment by Morgan Bell
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i actually didnt realise it was written by the guys from The Panel, interesting trivia
Comment by Janet Collins
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"What is it about wogs and cash?"
"That's going straight to the pool room".
This ,movie had a lot of really great things going for it, Sophie Lee was also a big contributor. Funny thing is she got nowhere out of this.
That's show business.
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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I agree it's a keeper alright.
Have to admit - the first time I saw it I was a little underwhelmed - but it grows on you like a rash - in the nicest of ways of course.
Always a pleasure . . .
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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Same guys who wrote The Dish.
They have a knack for portraying Aussies as simple folk.
Did you manage to catch up with that movie? And what did you think of it.
BTW - while the Dish is supposedly set in Parkes - the majority of the filming was done in Forbes - the town right down the road.
Cheers
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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Sophie Lee must have stepped on a few toes in her career. She had roles in so many film including Muriel's wedding and it has taken her nowhere - and certainly not straight to the pool room.
Casting couch perhaps - but pool room no.
Comment by Morgan Bell
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