Overall rating: 4.68 / 5 from 25 reviews.
Somersault is a highly acclaimed independent film praised for its stylish drama, exceptional performances, and cinematic excellence. The film, directed by Cate Shortland and starring Abbie Cornish, offers a lyrical depiction of a young girl's sexual awakening set against the stunning Australian winter landscapes.
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"“Somersault” is a beautifully shot, emotionally intimate coming‑of‑age drama anchored by a standout performance from Abbie Cornish. The film follows Heidi, a vulnerable teenager who flees her Canberra home after a fraught encounter with her mother’s boyfriend and ends up in the wintry ski town of Jindabyne. There, she drifts between temporary jobs, fragile friendships, and a complicated relationship with Joe, a young man struggling with his own emotional distance."
"The performances in this really awesome drama were very good across the board! The movie weas very engaging and an excellent watch throughout! The peerless VS restoration process was on full display with stellar sound and picture, it looks awesome! Thank you, VS, for continuing to lovingly restore and release so many wonderful films from every conceivable genre! You are keeping physical media alive in this streaming world we now live in! Highly recommended!"
"Abbie Cornish gives one of the best performances I've seen in a while in this under the radar Aussie Drama. Fantastic cinematography and just an all around great release by Film Movement. I'm happy I blind bought."
"Love the slipcover art. FMC releases a lot of bangers, including this one."
"Abbie Cornish shines in this somewhat depressing, but well-made Australian drama."
"Don’t get me wrong, it is a pretty good runaway “coming of age”/awakening story, but where it really stands out is how surprisingly well the details and intricacies of the filmmaking process come together. The beautiful use of color, the shots of just Australia being Australia, the music of Decoder Ring, the use of focus (into and out of focus, I guess), what happens to fill the spaces between dialogue…. very impressive bits throughout. (Karl is pretty relatable. 😂) Gary Glitter sure is a choice. Do you have Weekend At Bernie’s 2 is a great question."
"Great dramatic film that isn't quite as depressing as I thought it would be."
"Great drama, awesome slipcover !!"
"Nice drama. . must watch"
"A young girl flees her hometown and arrives in the Australian Alps, where new experiences help her learn the differences between sex and love. Great drama with good performances."
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