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"90s Australian comedies are the best!"
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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Michele Rosenthal) is limited to 500 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Umbrella Entertainment has been a 100% Australian-owned and operated distributor for over 20 years. Their vast home entertainment catalogue features an extensive range of Australian classic, cult and exploitation films restored under the eyes of the original filmmakers. All sourced from national archives, underground collectors and local basements.
Mia (Francis O’Connor - Mansfield Park), an ambitious film studies student, finds herself entangled in a web of relationships and miscommunications. Her housemate Alice (Alice Garner – Monkey Grip, Seachange) is a frustrated perfectionist, four years late with her thesis and looking for a man to fit her rigorous relationship criteria. Their search for love and a new housemate transcends the boundaries of the University and their respective disciplines. As the day ends and the party begins events begin to unscramble in unexpected ways. Omina Vincit Amor... Love Conquers All!
directed by: Emma-Kate Croghan
starring: Alice Garner, Frances O'Connor, Matt Day, Matthew Dyktynski, Radha Mitchell
1996 / 78 min / 1.85:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0
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Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 10 reviews.
Review topics: ["flick","movie","film","release","comedy"].
"90s Australian comedies are the best!"
"Another great release from Umbrella. A great romantic comedy flick but knowing it's Australian you get that odd Aussie weirdness. Shot on 16 mm which I always appreciate. Happy I've finally seen this as I heard about it for years."
"Having never seen this movie, but i was working in a local video store when it was released. I remember this film been really popualr with renters, but something didn't click with me when it was first released. Watching it now i can see why it was such a big hit with the renters. It is a fantastic low budget movie with a witty funny script. The acting is flawless and the film itself is a well rounded feel good movie. I've always had a soft spot for Australian movies, i love the 'tell it how it is' attitude."
"Charming indie film from down under that feels of its time, in a good way. Love the cover art too! More Australian films please!"
"Australian rom coms are so weird, it's not my favorite but it's an enjoyable time with an interesting vision behind it. I also dig the slipcover"
"A day in the life of two film-school students trying to find love and another house-mate. Great comedy film."
"An enjoyable film."
"super cool and fun little flick. Great release."
"funny and nostalgiac"
"Great release"
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