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One Perfect Day

  • 2004
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
846
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One Perfect Day (2004)
Drama

Tommy Matisse, a gifted musician, undertakes an odyssey of self-discovery and tragedy in Melbourne's dance music scene.Tommy Matisse, a gifted musician, undertakes an odyssey of self-discovery and tragedy in Melbourne's dance music scene.Tommy Matisse, a gifted musician, undertakes an odyssey of self-discovery and tragedy in Melbourne's dance music scene.

  • Director
    • Paul Currie
  • Writers
    • Paul Currie
    • Chip Richards
  • Stars
    • Dan Spielman
    • Leeanna Walsman
    • Nathan Phillips
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    846
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Currie
    • Writers
      • Paul Currie
      • Chip Richards
    • Stars
      • Dan Spielman
      • Leeanna Walsman
      • Nathan Phillips
    • 25User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Dan Spielman
    Dan Spielman
    • Tommy Matisse
    Leeanna Walsman
    Leeanna Walsman
    • Alysse Green
    Nathan Phillips
    Nathan Phillips
    • Trig
    Dawn Klingberg
    Dawn Klingberg
    • Bag Lady
    Leigh Whannell
    Leigh Whannell
    • Chris
    Frank Gallacher
    • Malcolm
    Malcolm Robertson
    • Beck
    Josephine Eberhard
    • Nurse
    Roy Davies
    • Sick Old Man
    Amy McKay
    • Orderly 1
    Toni Joel
    • Orderly 2
    Abbie Cornish
    Abbie Cornish
    • Emma Matisse
    Nathan Wentworth
    • Stevie
    Alex Menglet
    Alex Menglet
    • Bernard May
    Kerry Armstrong
    Kerry Armstrong
    • Carolyn Matisse
    Mark Currie
    • Junkie
    Syd Brisbane
    • Hamish
    Carly Schmidt
    • Drug Raver Girl 1
    • Director
      • Paul Currie
    • Writers
      • Paul Currie
      • Chip Richards
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    7uncre8tv

    One decent movie

    This is an honest effort, and as other comments have noted, way above par for the Aussies. It trods on the well worn ground of Human Traffic, Groove, and (ugh) Go, but does bring a fresh cohesive central narrative to the aural candy genre. It's an above average drama that embeds itself in the raver scene without using it as a crutch. It doesn't ever really rise above its humble grounding, but it does stand as a fine movie to watch while you're getting a buzz on. The melodrama at the beginning works better than the melodrama at the end. You can't help but like Trig, if for no other reason than his pre-stingray Steve Irvin bit.
    7DrBugSmith

    I generally don't like raver movies but.....

    O.K, this is no cinematic great but firstly (I know this may be hard for some mainstream Americans) but you have to compare this movie to other Australian productions. In other words firstly ignore the buckets of trash we're exposed to from our movie industry.. And compare with standout exceptions like e.g Lantana,Goddess of 1967', etc. This movie I can say did captivate me emotionally, aurally and visually. Didn't sit well with the main character sister's drug death, needed greater depth and perception in reality. I really didn't know anything about the film before I sat down (except dance music) so I was surprised by the level of dramatic elements in it.. Quite possibly "Go" dulled my radar??? A overly fun film this isn't but hey I'm proud of this particular level of achievement for an Aussie film.
    7ptb-8

    Yep, almost.

    This is an interesting and almost rewarding film, and like PARTY MONSTER or GO and parts of BLURRED, a difficult genre of music film (rave, road trip or dance party) to get on screen intact with the same feeling and experience as having really been there. Dan Spielman along with the hilarious and talented Nathan Phillips has roles under presented/directed and as a result one wishes we had the mature producing talent in Oz to properly see these young actors offered genuinely strong and interesting parts. And make the best of them. However, ONE PERFECT DAY is about as successful as one could wish for under the Oz film production circumstances. Unlike DECK DOGZ, UNDER THE RADAR, GARAGE DAYS, THUNDERSTRUCK or the worst offender of all: YOU AND YOUR STUPID MATE, (also unfortunately somehow starring young Nathan) OPD does rise above the pack with a genuinely compelling idea, that this is a young musician on a journey to find his place in the music scene and dance party underworld. It seems actually genuine in its romantic music ideas and offers Spielman a chance to be a character worth respect and attention. the music soundtrack is very good and as seen in a big cinema with an excellent sound system lifts the experience more than one would expect. Sadly like all those other titles above this film sank without trace, a fate undeserved but unfortunately in the public's eyes, guilty by association. Bit like Nathan Phillips' career. Somene from the USA needs to rescue this actor before he just ends up having to get a job in a shop. Spielman looks not unlike excellent DIRTY DEEDS actor Sam Worthington (also seen in the verbally clumsy tap dance musical BOOTMEN).. So much potential talent all at the mercy of crap producers and directors.
    10bbumatay

    Loved, Loved, Loved it!

    This movie has the best soundtrack! I watched it at the Tribeca Film Festival exactly one year ago in April 2004, and it still hasn't been released in the US as far as I know. And I still haven't seen any news of the soundtrack being released either. I hate how it isn't easier to see foreign films sometimes. Even in NYC. If this film does ever make it out, I think most people will really enjoy it. Not only is the music and story outstanding, but the message is a good one. I don't think this film has been extremely well received in Australia where it is from, but the US would eat it up. Great work on combining good music, good cinematography, and a good story!
    9jimmy1212

    Amazing film

    One perfect day is one of the most amazing films i have ever seen. It made me laugh and cry and inspired me to try so many things.

    it sends an obvious message about drugs which everyone can understand after seeing this film. it also has a message about music. it shows that no matter what kind of music you're into or what experience you've had, jut giving composing a go can make so many people happy. one perfect day shows music as an alternative to drugs because of the natural high it gives. you don't need to like dance music to enjoy one perfect day. its very sad and very beautiful. i love it!

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      Trig: Your gonna be hot girl. Hot like wasabi!

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 2004 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un día perfecto
    • Filming locations
      • Cheetham Salt Mines, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
    • Production company
      • Lightstream Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $841,761
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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