|
Bran Nue Dae (2009) 6.0
Ratings:
6.0/10 from 1,037 users
Metascore: 54/100
Reviews: 31 user | 47 critic | 22 from Metacritic.com In the Summer of 1969 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl. However his mother returns him to the ... See full summary » Director:Rachel Perkins |
| Watch Trailer 0Share... |
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Bran Nue Dae (2009)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
Footloose
(2011)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Music
Director:
Craig Brewer
Stars:
Kenny Wormald,
Julianne Hough,
Dennis Quaid
Chicago
(2002)
Comedy
|
Crime
|
Musical
Director:
Rob Marshall
Stars:
Taye Diggs,
Catherine Zeta-Jones,
Renée Zellweger
A Prairie Home Companion
(2006)
Comedy
|
Drama
|
Music
Director:
Robert Altman
Stars:
Woody Harrelson,
John C. Reilly,
Meryl Streep
Sunshine Cleaning
(2008)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Christine Jeffs
Stars:
Amy Adams,
Emily Blunt,
Alan Arkin
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
John Madden
Stars:
Judi Dench,
Tom Wilkinson,
Bill Nighy
Les Misérables
(2012)
Drama
|
Musical
|
Romance
Director:
Tom Hooper
Stars:
Hugh Jackman,
Russell Crowe,
Anne Hathaway
The Kids Are All Right
(2010)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Lisa Cholodenko
Stars:
Julianne Moore,
Annette Bening,
Mark Ruffalo
The Descendants
(2011)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Alexander Payne
Stars:
George Clooney,
Shailene Woodley,
Amara Miller
Thank You for Smoking
(2005)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Jason Reitman
Stars:
Joan Lunden,
Aaron Eckhart,
Cameron Bright
Argo
(2012)
Drama
|
History
|
Thriller
Director:
Ben Affleck
Stars:
Ben Affleck,
Bryan Cranston,
Alan Arkin
Lars and the Real Girl
(2007)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
Craig Gillespie
Stars:
Ryan Gosling,
Emily Mortimer,
Paul Schneider
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(1986)
Comedy
|
Drama
Director:
John Hughes
Stars:
Matthew Broderick,
Alan Ruck,
Mia Sara
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
 |
Rocky McKenzie | ... | |
| Jessica Mauboy | ... | ||
| Ernie Dingo | ... | ||
|
|
'Missy' Higgins | ... | |
| Geoffrey Rush | ... | ||
| Deborah Mailman | ... | ||
| Tom Budge | ... | ||
| Magda Szubanski | ... | ||
|
|
Ningali Lawford | ... |
Theresa
(as Ningali Lawford-Wolf)
|
|
|
Stephen B'Aamba Albert | ... |
Pastor Flakkon
(as Stephen Baamba Albert)
|
|
|
Dan Sultan | ... | |
|
|
Josiah Page | ... | |
|
|
Hunter Page-Lochard | ... |
Peter
(as Hunter Page)
|
|
|
Samson Page | ... | |
|
|
Dayle Garlett | ... |
Dorm Boy
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
See more »
Storyline
In the Summer of 1969 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl. However his mother returns him to the religious mission for further schooling. After being punished for an act of youthful rebellion, he runs away from the mission on a journey that ultimately leads him back home. Written by Anonymous
Plot Keywords:
fight over girl | jealous man | gas station | candy bar | corporal punishment in school |Taglines:
Going Home Never Felt So Good See more »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See more »
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
AustraliaLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 January 2010 (Australia) See more »Also Known As:
Palavi kainouria mera See more »Box Office
Budget:
AUD 6,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$23,527 (USA) (10 September 2010)Gross:
$110,029 (USA) (2 October 2010)Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
|Color:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
Edit
Willie: I hate Rolf Harris!
Slippery: Who is Rolf Harris?
See more »
Written by Jimmy Chi (as Chi) and Michael Manolis Mavromatis (as Manolis)
Performed by Dan Sultan
See more »
Did You Know?
Quotes
Uncle Tadpole: Who likes Rolf Harris?Willie: I hate Rolf Harris!
Slippery: Who is Rolf Harris?
See more »
Soundtracks
"Bran Nue Dae"Written by Jimmy Chi (as Chi) and Michael Manolis Mavromatis (as Manolis)
Performed by Dan Sultan
See more »
Where the heck did Rocky McKenzie come from? Someone must have forgotten to tell him that unknown indigenous boys with no previous film experience don't upstage the likes of Geoffrey Rush, Magda Szubanski and Ernie Dingo in their debut, because that is exactly what he has done. From the moment McKenzie appears on screen he lights it up. The aforementioned Aussie heavyweights all provide superb support though, as does ex-Australian Idol Jessica Mauboy in a role that should see her offered some more in the future. Fellow singer Missy Higgins, Tom Budge and well-respected aboriginal actress Deborah Mailman don't fare as well mind you.
Rachel Perkins has said that when she saw the stage musical of the same name she knew she would have to bring it to the big screen one day. Her obvious adoration of the source material is a blessing, the light-hearted and enthusiastic atmosphere seeps onto the audience and makes her paean a sure-fire Summer smash. Perkins has delivered what so many Aussies - indigenous or otherwise - have wanted for so long, a movie where all Australian races are poked fun at. It is the ideal anecdote to the current trend of Oz productions dealing with issues both serious and heavy.
The musical numbers are of varying standards. The finest of them – a booming Ernie Dingo-led traditional piece and an opening number in the Roebuck Bay Hotel with Mauboy and co which kicks the film off with a blast – are not only enjoyable but set the tone at their respective parts of the flick. Others don't progress the story quite as well – Higgins idyllic hymn to the 'dusty road' or her alluring melody to boyfriend Slippery – and have a distinct 'video clip' feel to them, however they're still excellent songs.
Credit goes to Perkins for proving that Aussies can still have fun on celluloid.
4 out of 5 (1 - Rubbish, 2 - Ordinary, 3 - Good, 4 - Excellent, 5 - Classic)