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6 March 2008 (Australia) morePlot:
All Thomas wants is a normal adolescence but his autistic brother, Charlie, thwarts his every opportunity. Will Thomas, with the help of his girlfriend, Jackie, accept his brother? | add synopsisAwards:
15 wins & 23 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Movie Review: The Black Balloon
(From MovieRetriever. 5 March 2009, 10:29 PM, PST)
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Effective drama with autism backdrop more (20 total)Cast
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Rated PG-13 for some sexual content, a scene of violence, and brief strong language.Parents Guide:
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97 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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At the river, Jackie says "Kieren Perkins, watch out!". Kieren Perkins is an Australian swimmer who won Gold medals at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics and a Silver medal at the 2000 Olympics, swimming in the 1500 metre event. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: Although the film is set in Sydney (New South Wales), the Mollison's car has a Queensland number-plate. This is not unusual given that the family has just moved into the neighbourhood. However, it would be expected that the vehicle registration would be changed to NSW and the number-plates would also be changed within six months of the move. Given the apparent timeline of the film, this would be expected to have occurred. moreQuotes:
Jackie Masters: Close your eyes, what do you see?Thomas Mollison: Black.
Jackie Masters: Look harder.
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Country Girls moreFAQ
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This film is an effective coming-of-age drama with the backdrop of autism. Erik Thomson plays a shy 16 year old who's constantly embarrassed by his severely autistic brother, an excellent Luke Ford. Toni Collette plays the pregnant mother and is solid as usual. The drama never becomes morose and there's a playful tone running through the film. Some events are predictable (like the taunting by class-mates and social awkwardness) but they are probably part and parcel of every coming of age drama. The film shows in harrowing detail what it's like to take care of someone with severe autism. Informative and worth watching.
Overall 7/10