Review of The Sapphires (2012) by Jim T — 30 Aug 2013
The Sapphires is an example of something I have wondered about for a while: why don't we take more conventional plots and give them a distinct Australian setting. The plot line is incredibly cliche despite being based loosely (and I mean loose, Chris O Dowd's character never existed) on real events yet by hearking back to Australia's historical treatment of Aborigines the film has just a little more juice then your usual girlband makes good storyline.
The film is nicely shot but defintely comes unstitched in the second act. There is just not enough plot to keep the story moving forward. To compensate there are one or two many musical scenes which drag the pace down immensely.
Essentially the film is strapped to the back of Chris O'Dowd and to a slightly lesser extent Deborah Mailman and they drag it over the finishing line. Every scene with O'Dowd is interesting: he has a different metre to his delivery and the scenes with Mailman are the best in the film.
Very likable fun film.
This review of The Sapphires (2012) was written by Jim T on 30 Aug 2013.
The Sapphires has generally received positive reviews.
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