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By Adrian E (139) on 18 Aug 2009

The old 'prodigal son comes home and opens up old familial wounds' scenario is not a cinematic theme I've ever enjoyed much, which is unfortunate…

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By Kerron W (10) on 14 Aug 2009

Honest, realistic portrayal of a family in turmoil. Told in the present day and through flashbacks we visit the Kendall family…

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By Amber F (173) on 14 Aug 2009

Another great Australian film. Touching, moving.... tear shedding worthy. Nice watch…

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By Anuja N (5) on 14 Aug 2009

I thought this was just fantastic. I usually stay clear of Aussie movies but the add caught me on this one and the movie was just amazing…

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By Debra S (70) on 10 Aug 2009

Just Brilliant!! Bryan Brown and Ben Mendelsohn were truly amazing…

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By Private U (13,627) on 08 Aug 2009

Flinders Ranges, muted colours, dusty houses, flies and heat, family tensions, stunning cinematography and lots of Ben Mendelsohn…

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By Isaac M (187) on 08 Aug 2009

This is hard one. First of all, I didn't think this story is about something like brother loves his sister one…

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By Evan Williams (98) for The Australian (781) on 08 Aug 2009

Beautiful Kate just keeps drifting along, its spells of passion and anguish, its sex scenes, its crude language, its occasional touches of…

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By Leigh Paatsch (1,103) for Herald Sun (Australia) (1,081) on 08 Aug 2009

Make no mistake, this is a well-worn structure around which to frame an intense and wordy drama…

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By Jules G (63) on 06 Aug 2009

Beautifully realised film in the 'slow reveal' tradition…

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By Nick Dent (153) for Time Out Sydney (74) on 06 Aug 2009

Rachel Ward's directorial debut is well acted and handsomely shot by Andrew Commis, but it goes nowhere…

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By Julie Rigg (120) for MovieTime, ABC Radio National (314) on 06 Aug 2009

Beautiful Kate is the best thing by far opening this week, and a memorable feature debut from Rachel Ward…

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By Mel M (185) on 05 Aug 2009

Why do Australian films have to be dark and depressing to be good…

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By Bowen E (14) on 05 Aug 2009

A handsome, elegantly realized story of doomed love, family and the inescapable past that haunts us…

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By Simon Weaving (195) for Screenwize (216) on 05 Aug 2009

Director Rachel Ward creates an beautiful, tender and delicate story, exploring a damaged family and complex social taboos - with Ben Mendelsohn…

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By Jim Schembri (1,298) for The Age (Australia) (918) on 04 Aug 2009

Helps redress a long-standing problem with Australian cinema by illustrating how fully developed, emotionally driven, three-act stories result…

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By Sandra Hall (505) for Sydney Morning Herald (1,256) on 04 Aug 2009

Ward's tough-minded and uniquely Australian version of Southern Gothic does reward your perseverance by at last making you care…

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By David Stratton (799) for At the Movies (Australia) (716) on 04 Aug 2009

I was just completely bowled over by the emotions in this film. It's a very strongly emotional film, with wonderful performances…

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By Margaret Pomeranz (380) for At the Movies (Australia) (716) on 04 Aug 2009

This quite wonderful piece of cinema ventures into areas of family transgression that may not appeal to everyone…

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By Rod Yates (8) for Empire Magazine Australasia (200) on 04 Aug 2009

Beautiful Kate is in many ways a beautiful film. It's just a difficult one to truly enjoy…

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