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You Should Meet My Son! (2010)
Funny, charming, even heartbreaking
I loved it! Fake accents or not, the primary purpose of film is to entertain its audience. I was entertained and my spirits were lifted. I watched this film on a day off from work with the flu. The only awkward part for me was the flower delivery scene.
It was refreshing to see a film which portrays gay people who are actually happy. Some single, some not, all of them over 21. I guess there's something to be said for that. You go through the teen years feeling like a freak and believing the only way to get around is to be an arrogant little snot, like that 16 year old neighbour. It usually takes the experience of someone older to make you see the truth of the matter.
The bathroom scene was so touching for me. To see the people in the room melt when they realise what's going on just made me want to hug my TV screen. I loved the portrayal of the mother, who just wants her son to be loved and happy. So she tried setting him up. When she realises her error, she goes through the normal panic, then readjusts her aim and tries even harder. I would love for her to be my Mum.
Look, this may be "predictable", but it was far from trying too hard to make a point, and it made its points perfectly. I also like the bible bashing mother not being afraid to let her guests know that they are far from perfect themselves.
It was nice to see that underneath the stereotypes of gay men there are real people who have real feelings and who are just wanting an easy life. There was not one character in this film who I didn't feel fitted perfectly. The leather goth couple, the icy drag queen and her protégé who melt and show their true loyalty, the bashful stripper artist who knows what he wants from life. Even the uptight religious bigots who had their own secrets to hide.
Fabulous film, charming characters, amazing acting. I loved it, loved it, loved it.
2:37 (2006)
The best Australian film I have seen for a long time. The previous was Priscilla
I have to confess I fell into the cynical trap of believing that Australians couldn't make drama unless it meant a lot of crying, and I am an Australian. Sad, isn't it? While this movie does involve crying, its not dramatic crying, its honest emotion shining through.
Also, this film is a whodunnit. I knew what the final outcome was going to be when I started watching this, so I tried to guess who it was that was going to do it. I missed by a mile.
I was stunned when I found out the director, Murali Thulluri was only around 21 when he made this film. I would love to shake his hand. He knows how to make a movie. I hope he has more coming.
All of the characters we meet before the main title credit (about 12 minutes in) is an anti hero. All of them troubled in their own way and all of them as selfish as the next one. Even when they are sympathetic.
The saddest scene in the movie, and there are some that are difficult to watch) is the final scene where We're formally introduced to the real main character and we're told of their nephew. That scene made me cry.
My faith in Australian drama has been restored. We're masters at comedy, but I was getting bored with comedy.
Murali, if you happen to check this out, you touched my soul and for that I can only thank you.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)
Amazing
I loved the movie. The reason it got a 3, though was the commentary on the DVD. Nothing has ever made me feel more depressed than Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller bitching and moaning about Rawson (The Director) and the techs working at the company where it was made. Rawson, as far as I could tell was trying to make a genuine commentary about his movie, and whether his first movie or not, the behaviour of those two spoilt stars has ruined my liking of either of them. Arrogant bastards. Great movie though, Rawson. Not your fault the two leads are dick heads. I loved the characters. They were funny and well acted. A gem, well done Rawson.