Geoffrey Rush won a much deserved Oscar for his portrayal of Aussie pianist David Helfgott. A dazzling drama, following David's rejection by his dad after enrolling at London's Royal College of Music, his subsequent descent into madness and the touching love affair which would be his redemption.
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SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (2008)
Certification12 Our Rating
A young lad, Jamal, from the slums of Mumbai gets to play as a contestant on the Indian version of 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' and, much to the increasing horror of the organisers, looks likely to win the grand prize, there's only one answer: arrest him and find out how he's cheating. It is while under interrogation that we discover how all the trials and tribulations of the young man's life have contributed to his knowledge and the real reason why he entered the game show. 'Slumdog Million
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SNAPPER (1993)
Certification15 Our Rating
Another touching, human and hilarious slice of Roddy Doyle's Barrytown (setting for 'The Commitments'). The story follows the pregnancy of young Sharon, the eldest child of the chaotic Curley family. She isn't telling who the father is, and Dad (Meaney) finds it hard to cope. Warm, witty, brilliant.
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STRICTLY BALLROOM (1992)
CertificationPG Our Rating
Despite a very simple story, this turns out to be an excellent film full of Aussie humour and charming moments. Everything is camped to the max, the two young dancers try to win the Pan-Pacific ballroom championships, despite fierce opposition from family and colleagues to their new moves. Top!
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