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I just saw this film at The Randwick Ritz and the crowd clapped at the end. I loved the film. It was like walking down Memory lane holding David's hand.
I loved that he really gets" The Castle" .
Kay
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
01/28/23
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Not the most immaculate documentary put together but in my opinion a nice tribute to one of our greatest critics & his love affair for Australian Cinema.
The film details two areas Stratton's Life & the films he believes that shaped our Nation. I found the film very fascinating but then again I am truly bias being an Aussie.
A terrific visual essay of some of our greatest films & gives insight to all David Stratton had done for cinema culture Australia Wide.
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
01/31/23
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A fascinating look at a life in film but even more than that a look at Australian cinema through the eyes of David and many of the people who made those films.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
01/24/23
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A Cinematic Life ultimately serves as a comprehensive and absorbing primer on a century of Australian cinema.
May 22, 2017
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Sandra Hall
Sydney Morning Herald
A who's who of Australian stars and directors have come out to talk about their work while discussing his. Most regard him with respect and affection but there are a couple of naysayers.
Rated: 4/5
Mar 15, 2017
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Jake Wilson
The Age (Australia)
Sally Aitken's new documentary leaves no doubt that Stratton has always been a man of intense feeling, even if this feeling is mediated through an obsessive relationship with cinema.
Rated: 3.5/5
Mar 9, 2017
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Rob Aldam
Backseat Mafia
A fascinating, educational, lively and fitting portrait of a lovable cinephile.
Nov 3, 2018
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Nick Dent
Time Out Sydney
The best scenes reteam him with Margaret Pomeranz, as they recount highlights from their 28-year on-screen partnership. Their easy chemistry is a reminder of what we've lost.
Rated: 4/5
Sep 27, 2017
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Sarah Ward
Screen International
After spending his career watching, curating and analysing movies, Australia's beloved film critic makes an easy, informative and engaging switch to starring in his own.
May 17, 2017
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