Rent Bran Nue Dae (2009)
3.2 of 5 from 57 ratings
1h 21min
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- Synopsis:
- Willie (Rocky McKenzie) falls foul of Father Benedictus (Rush), his school's iron-willed headmaster and runs away Stranded in Perth, Willie is befriended by Uncle Tadpole (Ernie Dingo), a streetwise character who offers to help Willie get back home, and they hit the highway, catching rides with a handful of colourful strangers, while Father Benedictus is in hot pursuit.
- Actors:
- Rocky McKenzie, Jessica Mauboy, Ernie Dingo, Missy Higgins, Geoffrey Rush, Deborah Mailman, Tom Budge, Magda Szubanski, Ningali Lawford, Stephen B'Aamba Albert, Dan Sultan, Josiah Page, Hunter Page-Lochard, Samson Page, Dayle Garlett, Paully Edgar, Sylvia Clarke, Ali Torres, Ferdy Richard Mauboy, Rowan Albert
- Directors:
- Rachel Perkins
- Writers:
- Reg Cribb, Rachel Perkins
- Studio:
- Arrow Films
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama, Music & Musicals
- Countries:
- Australia
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Reviews (1) of Bran Nue Dae
lightweight fun - Bran Nue Dae review by AER
This lightweight musical about Aboriginal Australians was a massive stage hit down under. This the starrier film version with Geoffrey Rush in. Reprising his role as Uncle Tadpole is Aussie National Treasure Ernie Dingo who is the type of larrikin that is a staple of movies from the land down under. It zips along at a fair crack with lots of musical numbers but despite having a unique subject matter it's still a bit slapdash and as corny as most other musicals. It attempts to address racism whilst making you laugh and that makes it a very uneven movie which never seems to settle down before throwing us another lame joke. The lead, Rocky McKenzie is a bit wooden too, so thank goodness for the brilliant Ernie Dingo who on saves this ropey musical from being wholly lame.
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