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Post by Beck on Aug 22, 2010 9:16:27 GMT 10
I'll be going to see this, I loved the books so I am hoping the movie does it justice.
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Post by Bre on Aug 22, 2010 11:42:42 GMT 10
Hmm never heard of it. Looks interesting though.
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Post by Shaun on Aug 22, 2010 12:44:15 GMT 10
It is based off an Australian book series. I read them a long time ago. I'll see the movie but I will wait for it to be on dvd.
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Post by Beck on Aug 22, 2010 17:49:38 GMT 10
Yup brilliant series. I don't know if it is being released outside of Australia. I assume it would though.
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Post by Loz on Aug 22, 2010 17:56:37 GMT 10
Adam's favourite books. He will be so pissed if this doesn't get an international release  I love the series. Will be there first day ;D |
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Post by Sammy on Aug 23, 2010 9:29:03 GMT 10
Some of the cast are from Home & Away and Neighbours. Not sure if they will do the movie absolute justice.
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Post by Beck on Aug 23, 2010 9:32:17 GMT 10
That is Bernie's complaint too, he thinks the acting looks shoddy. I am still going to see it, past H&A and Neighbours have done well after leaving those shows so it might be good anyway.
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Post by Loz on Aug 23, 2010 10:01:45 GMT 10
I'm not a fan of either show (though I have watched Neighbours now and then over the years) but they are one of the only platforms for actors, especially young actors, in this country. And look at who got their start in them: Guy Pearce, Isla Fisher, Chris Hemsworth, Russell Crowe, my beloved Heath. That's two Oscars just there. Caitlin Stasey was alright in Neighbours. And Wally Lewis' son seems alright. I think they will be fine.
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Post by shred on Aug 23, 2010 11:20:26 GMT 10
I've never read the books so I don't know whether I'll watch it. Always been meaning to read them though. I know my friends are fans of the series so I might go with them if they are going. I'm not too fussed about watching it.
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Post by Beck on Aug 23, 2010 15:32:07 GMT 10
You should read the books Irene, they are definitely worth reading.
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Post by shred on Aug 24, 2010 9:44:05 GMT 10
I've always been meaning too as I've heard great things about it but never had the time to go and get it. Might do it during my break.  |
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Post by Loz on Sept 2, 2010 19:29:32 GMT 10
Just got back. Was a bit worried but i shouldn't have been, they did an excellent job! All the characters were well cast, especially my fave in TWTWB Homer, and they all did well. Nothing major was left out and it all flowed really well. It looks and sounds spectacular and has an awesome Aussie soundtrack. They handled the update to the new millennium swiftly and efficiently. The fact is that even with all the technology we have with the net and mobiles etc we'd still be screwed if shit goes down Really enjoyed it. Will be getting the DVD/BR and i hope enough people see it that they continue on with the series!! |
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 2, 2010 21:41:24 GMT 10
Oh good!! I'm really looking forward to it. My brother is a HUGE fan, so I have to wait for him to come up from Melbourne so we can see it together.
I haven't read it in a couple of years - d'reckon I should re-read?
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Post by Loz on Sept 3, 2010 7:07:42 GMT 10
Nah, you would be fine without reading it again. Unless you would sit there wondering if something happened in the book as you are watching. I would do that I was thinking about it last night and one little thing did annoy me. Ellie and Fi almost completely screwed up the bridge plan by having a chat about Homer and Lee with their walkie talkie off  That was a bit disrespectful to the characters I thought. |
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 5, 2010 12:01:56 GMT 10
Hmm I'm not sure what you mean, will wait and see I think I might just re-read the Wiki summary |
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Post by Beck on Sept 7, 2010 20:06:16 GMT 10
Saw it tonight and loved it. I also didn't like the convo in the petrol tank, it went against their characters and the timing was off. Meh. Loved the bit about how books are usually better than movies It was well cast imo. I don't remember Chris being a stoner! Maybe that is because I was so young the last time I read them I'll probably see it again, and will get the DVD. Here is hoping they continue the series. Australian movies often look cheap or badly done, this was neither. |
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Post by Mooshi on Sept 8, 2010 8:58:54 GMT 10
Wow that looks like it's going to be a really really really good movie! I am definitely going to see that.
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Post by Beck on Sept 8, 2010 9:03:23 GMT 10
Does anyone know if it is getting an international release?
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Post by Bre on Sept 8, 2010 9:10:02 GMT 10
I haven't seen anything about it around here.  If it is, it'll only be in select theaters in big cities is my guess. |
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Post by Beck on Sept 8, 2010 9:12:20 GMT 10
That is a shame, because it really is a great movie. Can you play any region on your DVD player Bre? If so I will send you a copy when it is on DVD
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I love the series. Will be there first day ;D 
That was a bit disrespectful to the characters I thought. 
If it is, it'll only be in select theaters in big cities is my guess.