Bran Nue Dae (Blu-ray) (2009)
Mild violence, sexual references and coarse language
| Director: | Rachel Perkins |
| Actors: | Ernie Dingo, Geoffrey Rush, Magda Szubanski, Missy Higgins, Jessica Mauboy, Tom Budge, Dan Sultan, Ningali Lawford, Deborah Mailman, Rocky Mckenzie |
It's the summer of 1969 and young Willie (Rocky McKenzie) is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome, in the North of Western Australia - fishing, hanging out with his mates, and when he can, his girl Rosie (Jessica Mauboy). However his mother Theresa (Ningali Lawford) has great hopes for him and she returns him to the religious mission in Perth for further schooling. After being punished by Father Benedictus (Geoffrey Rush) for an act of youthful rebellion, Willie runs away from the mission. But to where... he's too ashamed to go home, it will break his mother's heart. Down on his luck he meets an old fella, who he calls ‘Uncle' Tadpole (Ernie Dingo), and together they con a couple of hippies, Annie ('Missy' Higgins) and Slippery (Tom Budge), into taking them on the 2,500 km journey through spectacular landscape back to Broome. Willie learns the hard and funny lessons he needs to get home, all the while pursued by Father Benedictus. Arriving back in Broome, Willie wins the girl, convinces his mother that Broome is the place he should be, and discovers that the father he never knew he had is his journeyman companion all along - ‘Uncle' Tadpole.
| Status: | QuickPick |
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| Run time: | 85mins |
| Origin: | AUSTRALIA |
| Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
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Member Reviews (6)
6 Member
Reviews
Noel
says
I was a bit hesitant about ordering this movie as I do not like musicals, however took a punt and got it anyway. I have to say that enjoyed it immensely, the songs were mostly catchy. The plot is not to be taken too seriously but still a good storyline. Just so much to like.. from Ernie Dingo to the Chooky Dancers on the back of a truck. Loved it.
Vanessa
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One of the best aussie movies I've seen. Brilliant acting, catchy tunes, great storyline, and very very funny.
Craig H.
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A "not to be taken too seriously" Aussie musical/comedy with all the familiar faces. Some beautiful scenes of WA countryside as well
Brian T
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While full of cringe worthy production values, who cares, it was sooooooooooooo much fun. The sum of its part amounted to nothing much but some of the musical scenes were fabulous. A pub full of aboriginals boot legging at the beginning - great scene setter. The sing-a-long to Rolf Harris on a cassette tape while driving to Broome with Ernie Dingo and the German hippie - priceless!!! The dance routine by the aboriginal football team on the back of a truck to Zorba the Greek - absolute genius!!! Jessica Mauboy singing "Stand by Your Man" in a country pub - sensational. Set in the late '60's, it had a typical screwball '60's comedy ending!!! The Blu Ray was spectacular!!!
Helen
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Oh, how I would love to give this movie glowing reviews and support the local film industry - unfortunately however, this movie just did not do it for me. In particular, the musical numbers seemed to jar with the flow of the movie - not great.
JT
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A very nice Blu Ray transfer which successfully showcases the colours of Western Australia in the 1960s. Good humor and nice skits. Missy Higgins and Jessica Mauboy make very successful acting debuts and Dan Sultan and Geoffrey Rush make standout performances.
Recommended.