Monday, March 24, 2008

Film Freak: The Black Balloon

Well another Aussie film that really hits home with a slightly dysfunctional family dealing with real issues. A great soundtrack using the lies of the Go Betweens and the dreamy Josh Pyke really sets the mood for this well crafted film.

Toni Collette is terrific as usual and the young boy Rhys Wakesfield is not only half good looking but quiet talented. As for the young Gemma Ward she plays and acts out quiet a sweet and caring girlfriend for young Rhys (ex Lucas from H&A for all the trash bags out there).

The story is great, the script is well written and the extras at the school (the men only are all very hot young Aussies), well done to the casting department.

Overall another Aussie hit and a nice tale of compassion and coming of age.

Total of 4 spunky hot stars.

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