!!!On The Screen Reviews

On The Screen Review: Henry V

"Harington gives Henry the gravitas he needs to be a King, and he brings out his conflicts without expecting us to support them." "Anushka Lewis, who plays Catherine – his French bride to be –...

On The Screen Review: The Good Boss

"Bardem and his charm carry this film...although Manolo Solo is ever reliable" Con Nats 3 /5 scales This film was Spain’s nomination for Best Foreign Film at the Academy Awards this year and won...

On The Screen Review: Nobody Has To Know

"I really enjoy these small, moving human stories. They question what makes us what we are, who we are and what is it we want to be." Con Nats 4 /5 Dalmatians I’m usually wary...

On The Screen Review: Blind Ambition

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"Imagine what you can draw on thousands of blank pages; what a country can achieve with so many humans willing to learn and work." "It’s a heartening and heartfelt story told with lots of...

On The Screen Review: Flee

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"a powerful story of a journey of self-discovery and survival that is setting records. If only we didn’t have to still hear these stories." Con Nats 4 /5 leaky boats This animated documentary is...

On The Screen Review: A Stitch In Time

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"You can feel Hadden’s enthusiasm and love for Lieber shine through. The script could have been tighter and less obvious, but it does punch well above its weight and touches a few heart strings."...

On The Screen Review: Here Out West

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"It’s real, and it’s honest. It’s full of excellent ethnic actors, writers and directors oozing talent, telling their stories." "I can only stand and applaud Screen Australia and the ABC for funding this excellent...

On The Screen Review: Fear

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"Bamba’s character is under developed but the lack of communication between them allows Svetla’s character to open up. It’s a nice festival find." Con Nats 3.5 /5 old suitcases There's a great range of...

On The Screen Review: Sweat

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"Magdalena Kolesnik is superb and uses her moments cleverly...Her portrayal was the sort of delicious surprise film festivals provide, and she made me fall for a character I would normally despise" Con Nats 4...

On The Screen Review: Runner

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"It’s a taught and tension filled film but the ending left me a little exhausted" Con Nats 3 /5 laps There's a great range of films on for the Europa Europa Film Festival and...