The Slap (2011)
Strong themes, sex scenes, drug use and coarse language
| Directors: | Tony Ayres, Matthew Saville, Jessica Hobbs, Robert Connolly |
| Actors: | Jonathan Lapaglia, Melissa George, Sophie Okonedo |
THE SLAP is a bold, provocative television drama series that forensically examines the mores and morality of contemporary middleclass life. Based on Christos Tsiolkas' bestselling and multi-award winning novel, this 8-part drama series traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends.
| Status: | QuickPick |
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| Run time: | 418mins |
| Origin: | AUSTRALIA |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
Member Reviews (13)
13 Member
Reviews
Geoff@gol
says
How a minor slap on a child can change so many lives. Well written, it's amazing how you change your opinions often during the course of events. Strong sex scenes and lanuage, so not for children. Excellent story quality acting so far as each character (good and bad ) develops strongly indicating their view (some disjointed) of what happened. Looking forward to disc 2.
Angel
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Loving this series. The depiction of greek family life is SPOT ON.
Howie
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Another great Aussie drama - raises some interesting questions! Enjoying this series
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loved this show great drama
Vanessa
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Absolutely loved this series. With each episode, you changed your opinions of each of the characters. A good reminder that everyone has a dark side.
Steph
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Waiting now on the 3rd disc and then I'm going to read the book! Brilliant Aussie drama, great characterisation and really well-cast. Fantastic premise for a story, full kudos to Christos Tsiolkas for his story-telling pivoting around this seemingly small event. Love how the points of view shift around with each chapter. Just be aware there are lots of sex scenes which are quite graphic and Tsiolkas likes to demonstrate his knowledge of the many and varied ways there are to have sex! Definitely not one for the kids.
JRR
says
I didn't like the first disc but continued to watch second disc because of the other good reviews. Half way through the second disc the series improved and by the end I was quite enjoying it.
Green
says
Very true to the book. I am enjoying seeing this after having read the book.
janine
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Absolutely brilliant.
spotlight
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This is probably one of the best television series I have ever seen. Fascinating characters and situations that feel very true to life - especially if you live in Melbourne like I do. My only criticism was that the sex scenes were way too graphic and quite unnecessary (I understand the novel on which it is based is quite graphic too). I don't need to see everything in detail to realise that the characters are having it off!
Kay
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Loved it - can hardly wait to see Disc 3 - great Australian drama & great acting
Tilly
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Loved it......its interesting to see everyone that's involved point of view, can't wait to see how it ends
Cath
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This series will test the way you thought you would react to a situation. another great Australian drama.