David Stratton: A Cinematic Life

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David Stratton: A Cinematic Life

2017

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82%

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11 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Stephen Dalton

The Hollywood Reporter

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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CJ Johnson

Film Mafia

As charming, touching, erudite and opinionated as its subject.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 22, 2017

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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

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.

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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