The Dish
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Movie Reviews of The Dish
Movie Review: Feel good cinema at its finest
Summary: 5 Stars
As a history buff (specifically the history of the Apollo Age of NASA), I thought i knew all there was to know about the moon landing. This movie proved me wrong. It is not the life-and-death drama of Apollo 13, which was released just a few years before The Dish, but the filmmakers and the actors do a fine job in making the audience realize that the moonwalk was not just an American venture--it was a venture of all humankind. There is just enough humor in the movie to make it a pure pleasure to watch, and Sam Neill and Patrick Warburton are excellent, as are the rest of the actors. A definite must for anyone who wants to know more about Apollo 11 or just enjoys a good drama-comedy.
Movie Review: A charming movie
Summary: 5 Stars
If you can put the historical aspects of the movie aside then this film is just a hell of alot of fun. The characters are sweet and charming. The dialouge clever and witty, but I couldn't expect less from Rob stich. I have alot of respect for Sam Neill. He has a tendency to go back and do these smaller films which is a good thing. Which is more than can be said for Mel Gibson. The only one who thinks he is Australias favourite son is him. The Croc hunter is closer to that title and that in itself says alot.The film is sweet, charming and all round good viewing. A few of the in Aussie jokes may go over peoples heads. But it is really worth a watch and good laughs.
Movie Review: The day mankind almost missed the giant leap!
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Dish" is an unpretentious motion picture. It is not intended to be a documentary, though it is based on a true story. It is conducted with upstanding humour, though its characters are depicted as realistic as they could be. Once more history proves how close Murphy's Law applies to small or huge enterprises, and how a chain can be as strong as its weakest link. Those who sat with their eyes locked to the TV screen on that evening of July 20th 1969 would have never guessed how such a small detail could have totally jeopardized mankind's greatest achievement in the 20th Century. "The Dish" should come as an extra to every documentary on how we reached the moon.Movie Review: Take a risk!
Summary: 5 Stars
The world is focusing its eyes on Apollo 11's crew and their attempt to set foot on the moon. Meanwhile, in a small town in southeast Australia there are a four men who work for NASA to relay signals from Apollo 11 through a gigantic satellite dish into television sets throughout the world. The men face moments of both distress and tranquility, which force them to act outside of their comfort zone. These risks lead to strong bonds between them and display how cooperation can be a triumphant salutation for hope. Sam Neill's performance as Cliff Buxton is world class and the audience is left with a strong sense of hope through a great cinematic experience.Movie Review: I've seen this film six times ... and going ...
Summary: 5 Stars
Much has been said about the sixties tune in the soundtrack. Let me say that the classical music which accompanied the film is also excellent, with original scores from Australian composer, Edmund Choi. I'm sorry to hear that the film has not done so well in the states. This film is an intelligent fact based drama with a touch of humour. All the characters are well casted and interesting, and the plot is well crafted. A good film to show to aspiring science students - to show them that science is not boring, but a daring enterprise!Along with "Shine", I rate them as the best Australian films I've seen. Makes me proud to be an Australian.