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| Total Vote User The Sapphires : Visitor | |
| User Percentage For The Sapphires : 79 % | |
| User Ranting The Sapphires : 3.8 | |
| User Count Like for The Sapphires : 3,338 | |
| All Critics Count For The Sapphires : 101 | |
| All Critics Percentage For The Sapphires : 93 % | |
| All Critics Ranting For The Sapphires : 6.9 | |
Actors For The Sapphires | |
| Chris O'Dowd,Deborah Mailman,Jessica Mauboy,Shari Sebbens,Miranda Tapsell,Tory Kittles,Eka Darville,Lynette Narkle,Kylie Belling,Gregory J. Fryer,Donald Battee,TJ Power,Tanika Lonesborough,Nioka Brennan,Tammy Anderson,Miah Madden,Ava Jean Miller-Porter,Koby Murray,Hunter Paige-Lochard,Meyne Wyatt | |
The Sapphires Movie Review: | |
| Let's trivialize a legacy of cruelty and denigration, in a country where indigenous people suffered from centuries of human rights abuse! And let's make the carnage of Vietnam look like a paintball game! Steven Rea-Philadelphia Inquirer [A] genial, entertaining, cliché-ridden showbiz story from Australia. J. R. Jones-Chicago Reader "The Sapphires" illustrates how the same old story - in this case, the one about a 1960s girl group and its struggles - can be freshened up through the novelties of place and characterization. Ty Burr-Boston Globe A very conventional story of a '60s Australian girl group gains extra power from its context and setting in this fact-based story set to the beat of Motown soul. Nell Minow-Chicago Sun-Times The performers improve it, or save it, depending on your viewpoint. Michael Phillips-Chicago Tribune "The Sapphires" is a bit like a puppy you're trying to house break. It may have its bad cinematic moments but it's just so darn appealing that you have to love it. Charlie McCollum-San Jose Mercury News A rousing soundtrack helps to compensate for some of the historical embellishments in this Australian crowd-pleaser. Todd Jorgenson-Cinemalogue.com 'Sapphires' got heart and soul James Verniere-Boston Herald It might not possess the exuberant innocent fun of 'That Thing You Do!' or the overall brilliance of 'The Commitments' but 'The Sapphires' shines enough in its own right. (Complete Content Details for Parents also available) Jim Judy-Screen It! If you love the music of Motown and enjoy a feel good success flick, then "The Sapphires" fits the bill. Robin Clifford-Reeling Reviews Delirious surprises crowd out the clichés in this thoroughly disarming movie. Michael Sragow-Orange County Register Mauboy has one hell of a voice, and the Sapphires' vocal performances speak to the endless power of great soul songs. Matt Pais-RedEye Irresistibly feel good, sound good movie, wears hearts and social relevance on its sparkly sleeve. . .Fun and racial tolerance amidst war [with] sterling aborigine talent. Nora Lee Mandel-Film-Forward.com The most affable, innocuous outing ever set in a war zone. Erick Weber-NECN With O'Dowd in the lead, and a hit-soundtrack-ready selection of tunes from the Stax and Motown catalogs and more, The Sapphires is popcorn entertainment, with some earned laughs and a genuine heart. Kevin Jagernauth-The Playlist It helps that the leading actors are so skillful and appealing, beginning with Chris O'Dowd as a roguish Irishman who becomes the girls' manager... Leonard Maltin-Leonard Maltin's Picks You've seen this type of tale many times before...but the inspired-by-a-true-story Aboriginal slant adds interest, the actresses create unique characters and Chris O'Dowd really shines. Laura Clifford-Reeling Reviews This familiar but supremely well-told and produced tale of the unlikely rise of an Aboriginal female pop group in the Vietnam War-era is feel-good entertainment at its best. Performances, solid script and great music all hit the high notes. Doris Toumarkine-Film Journal International It sidesteps the usual cliches. Fame and fortune matter less than the human connections that are fostered and repaired on this unlikely journey. Robert Levin-amNewYork | |
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