Face to Face

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Face to Face

2010

1h 27m

Drama

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Tempers and emotions flare when 10 people have to decide the fate of a violent young man.

Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

09/07/2011

3/5

Rymer's adaptation is a mixed bag. The film is well cast and played and it eventually achieves a compelling emotional power, but it's laborious.

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Glenn Dunks

Onya Magazine

10/17/2013

B

Face to Face will never be mistaken for the most exciting film of the year, but it's a bold one nonetheless that rewards viewers with spiky wordplay and tart performances.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

09/08/2011

3/5

With the ensemble cast all instinctively attuned to Williamson's clever contrasting of the realities on the factory floor with the delusions of head office, Face to Face stares down doubters with pure intent.

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Simon Foster

sbs.com.au

09/08/2011

3.5/5

The strengths of Face to Face far outweigh its shortcomings. A smart blend of social satire and moral think piece, it's resonant Australian movie-making best suited to a mature audience.

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Thomas Caldwell

Cinema Autopsy

09/07/2011

3.5/5

Initial distracting staginess aside, Face to Face is compelling cinema that showcases a marvellous group of performers.

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Margaret Pomeranz

At the Movies (Australia)

09/07/2011

4/5

But, apart from an excess of hugging, which Hakim objects to too, this is a really riveting piece of drama which barely tests the talents of Michael Rymer as director, but my goodness he does a good job here.

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09/07/2015

Pretty good for a movie mostly set in one room. Wasn't at all sure I would get into this one, but the characters are so well drawn you can't help but get hooked in.

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12/04/2014

Strong performances all round, in this great topical film

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07/18/2012

Face To Face is really grounded in reality. I am not easily engaged in Australian films but this was terrific. Despite my opinion on two of the actors in this film I must say that they all did a fantastic job. This story was beautifully written. Some of the issues raised in this film such as work place bullying and racism makes this film a true reflection of what its like to be in the Australian workforce. If you are looking for a good Australian Drama you should look no further.

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05/23/2012

Fine minimalist filmmaking with a superb screenplay and cast. Who said all Australian films were boring?

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12/15/2011

Face to Face will never be mistaken for the most exciting film of the year as it never fully removes itself from its theatrical origins, but it's a bold one nonetheless that rewards viewers with spiky wordplay, tart performances and ever increasing dramatic complexity.

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11/27/2011

Great movie with one main scene plus many flashbacks, slowly revealing the whole story from everyone's perspective. Great cast and Luke Ford proves again he is so versatile!

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Synopsis

Tempers and emotions flare when 10 people have to decide the fate of a violent young man.

Director: Michael Rymer
Producer: Gabrielle Christopher, Leanne Hanley
Screenwriter: Michael Rymer
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2016
Runtime: 1h 27m

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