Review of Looking for Alibrandi (2000) by Fiona C — 16 Dec 2012

Great film, revived memories of my teen years in parts. A much better film than I expected.

This review of Looking for Alibrandi (2000) was written by Fiona C on 16 Dec 2012.

Looking for Alibrandi has generally received positive reviews.

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Best movie out.. pia miranda rocks,, melina marchetta, best author ever,, saving francesca should be made into a film…

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By Zbigniew Z (127) on 06 Feb 2012

My opinion book was better, it dealt with the underlying issues a lot more clearly…

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By Steph A (26) on 29 Jul 2008

One of the best Australian Movies I have seen. A great storyline that many young ethnic women can relate to! Great cast too…

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By Age H (2) on 31 Mar 2007

Brilliant book and great movie to go with it. Not as good as the book, but very good none the less…

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By Timm S (1,294) on 26 Jul 2014

The Book Is Semi-Autobiographical, But The Movie Brings All Those Family Characters & Italian Culture To Life Upon The Sydney-Side Backdrop…

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By Kay C (35) on 18 May 2011

The movie, like the book, is very refreshing and captures a particular time and place in Sydney that are just as I remember them…

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By Lynn N (87) on 31 Oct 2008

The movie was alright. Maybe I'm too far from being a teenager to appreciate all of the angst…

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By Dean M (1,337) on 07 Jul 2007

Terrific comedy of an Italian-Australian schoolgirl's life with her relationships and fantasties that reminds me from my favourite US TV series…

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By Jenn T (562) on 29 Nov 2007

Love this movie we australians do top movies. :P…

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By Jung-Hwa L (2) on 11 Mar 2008

This brought back some ouchy memories of adolescence. I was so impressed with the casting of this film. I really enjoyed it on many levels…

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