TrueJoshNight
Truly Dreadful Film
Tedfoldol
everything you have heard about this movie is true.
TeenzTen
An action-packed slog
ksf-2
SPOILERS "E" (Mandahla Rose) is a DJ down oondah in Australia, and when she accidentally takes her boss's bag of money, it turns her life upside down. She loses her girlfriend Trish (Julia Billington), and freaks out her own parents by telling them they must go on holiday so her boss doesn't harm them. Her gay manager Matt (Brett Rogers) is also her best friend, but even that relationship is on the rocks. With all this going on, E and Matt hit the road with the stolen money, and hope for the best. So many bad decisions. Great outdoor scenery shots of the hot, dry, outback of Australia. You really feel the hot air and parched earth. Written and directed by Lousie Wadley, of Girls Own Productions, which you can read about here www.girlsown.com/about/ . Good story, fine acting performances by all. Lots of mournful clarinet music throughout, since E used to play the clarinet - an ongoing theme. The title was a little confusing, and that may have been intentional; i wasn't sure if it was a reference to ecstasy, or maybe a parody of All About Eve. it's neither one. An upbeat ending, which was nice. Story was a little far-fetched... would someone really put their own life, and the lives of her parental units in such danger when the solution to all this could have been reached much earlier? maybe. still interesting to watch.
lornahorne-43897
This is a delightful film that sweeps you from Sydneys clubbing scene to a farm homestead via a mini road trip. Featuring comedy, lust,jealousy,chases and forgiveness this could be overly busy but trust me, the cinematography and lush soundtrack will carry you along and release you with a smile on you face. Yes the protagonists are gay but it would be wrong to think that this is a niche film. This is a film about acceptance of who we are sexually, emotionally and geographically. Highly recommended to all but the unreachably closed minded. Come to think of it perhaps it should be compulsory viewing for them too.
Sara
All About E is an excellent Australian lesbian feature film. A film that skilfully combines comedy, adventure, suspense, identity and the quest for love. Against the backdrop of an array of Australian landscapes the main characters set out to explore their pasts, test and strengthen friendships and question their life choices. A road movie, complete with breathtaking scenery, a unique car chase and plenty of adventures. The sound track is fantastic and I've heard is out on CD. I'll be searching this CD down as many of the tracks are still buzzing around my head. Two of the main characters, E and her best gay friend Matt, have a witty and enjoyable rapport that had me laughing out loud on many occasions. The scenes with E and her family are poignant and explore some of the complexities facing gays and lesbians within their family dynamics. I totally enjoyed this film and highly recommend it. For audiences outside of Australia, it's a great experience of Australian scenery and our unique humour.
gtasoz
Our local small and historic theater plays a huge variety of movies and I was lucky enough to see this one come through with a director and lead actor's Q&A following the evening's screening. What a joy. It joins a select number of VERY Australian genre films which reflect a particularly Aussie sense of place, humour, subject and pace. The script pulls no punches and addresses its subject matter full on. There are ample lashings of pathos, comedy, subtle 'only an Australian audience would get this moment', brilliant suspense, and a rollicking good tour of rural Australia - all within a setting of a Lesbian movie that is so much more than that 'label'. Whilst mentioning the Aussie setting here - it is very much at the same time an international movie too ... there are just some unfamiliar places for those not from here.The music and staging throughout the film is of the highest quality. In fact that is the reflective recall after leaving the movie house. So often a good movie is spoiled by inadequate production or a soundtrack which annoys the heck out of you ... not this one.If it comes your way go see it. This is boutique film making at its best. How the heck they produced such a full item on the budget quoted is beyond me.
