Review of Children of the Revolution (1996) by Lee M — 15 Aug 2013

One of the quirkiest and funniest movies I have seen in a long time, featuring a brilliant performance by Judy Davis. Bravo.

This review of Children of the Revolution (1996) was written by Lee M on 15 Aug 2013.

Children of the Revolution has generally received positive reviews.

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By James H (4,675) on 28 Oct 2006

A HIT AND MISS BLACK COMEDY. IT'S IS GOOD IN GENERAL, BUT TOO MANY SCENES JUST MISS THE MARK. THE CAST HOWEVER IS TERRIFIC…

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By Cate M (16) on 03 May 2008

Characters were very memorable, and played beautifully by an amazing cast (Rush, Roxburgh, Neil, Davis), but the style was too distracting…

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By Cyrille P (26) on 04 Jan 2011

Quelques situations droles mais je n'ai pas accrochÃ (C) Ã cet humour acide sur lit de politique…

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By Andrew K (2,033) on 02 Sep 2008

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By Private U (13,627) on 15 Feb 2008

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Why have so few people heard of this Australian comedy classic? It has everyone from Davis, Neill, Rush and Stalin…

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By James W (1,855) on 24 Jul 2007

Hanging around socialists in student circles you begin to wonder if they simply pull all this rhetoric out of their arses, or if it was around…

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By Gary T (2,283) on 22 Aug 2009

Well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch....its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout…

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By Maresha M (6) on 05 Aug 2009

I can't believe they don't list Richard Roxburgh in the cast list; his role in this is hilarious…

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By Magnus X (67) on 30 Sep 2007

Fantastic! A great dark comedy about communism and it's side effects to a family in Australia. Hilarious…

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