Review of Somersault (2004) by Stephanie C — 26 Sep 2007

Beautifully filmed! touching coming of age story.

This review of Somersault (2004) was written by Stephanie C on 26 Sep 2007.

Somersault has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kate M (436) on 10 May 2009

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By C G (59) on 11 Jan 2010

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By Ng H (30) on 16 Dec 2009

Sam Worthington's earlier masterpieces. A coming of age story. Very strong and compelling. Doesn't hurt that Abbie Cornish is an eye candy…

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By Elgan D (601) on 19 Sep 2012

Excellent film about a teenaged girl's journey of self-discovery, but not for those who need their films to have a Plot…

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By Ryuji K (51) on 25 Aug 2010

Absolutely beautiful cinematography with nice slow-mo. Cornish is outstandingly beautiful…

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By Sara W (330) on 24 Jun 2010

Idk wat to say bout this 1 um wow well I about puked wen sam madeout with that old guy didnt c that coming im scarred 4 life now thanx sam…

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By Christen B (49) on 29 Jun 2009

Overall, the visuals and unforgiving emotion throughout the movie are very enrapturing…

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By Catherine M (108) on 15 Jan 2009

Shortland shows that she has talent when it comes to atmosphere, mood and visuals, but not with writing…

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