How Deep is the Ocean

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Hassan S Eleanor's compelling journey unfolds against the urban tapestry of Melbourne in 'How Deep Is the Ocean.' Fildes delivers a captivating performance as the enigmatic drifter, navigating a world of exiles and outcasts. The boarding house, cynically named, becomes a crucible of human connections skillfully portrayed by Cochrane. Amidst dead-end jobs and futile affairs, the film intricately weaves a tale of resilience and missed connections. 'How Deep Is the Ocean' transcends its title, emerging as a metaphorical canvas where life's victories, losses, and profound lessons are masterfully depicted. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/24 Full Review Sister S I thoroughly enjoyed this film from Andrew Walsh. He set a nice tone and flow from the get go and continued it through out the film with wonderful ambient music. The natural performances made it believable and I went along for the ride. Was an interesting slice of life and a relatable character in Eleanor. Enjoyed all the supporting characters as well. They did solid work. Definitely worth watching! Look forward to more from Andrew Walsh. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Andreas T How Deep is the Ocean is an Australian indie film about a girl named Eleanor who runs from her mysterious and troubled past to start anew in Melbourne, moving in with alcoholic Roy. Elanor is played by the brilliant Olivia Fildes, who is just so natural and mesmerising, and you can't help stay glued to the screen when she's on. The same goes for her alcoholic housemate Roy, played Cris Cochrane. Even though he is a mess, he's got so much charm and charisma and you can't help love the guy. The chemistry and banter between Elanor and Roy is so good, and I loved watching them on screen together. How Deep is the Ocean is the debut feature from Australian director Andrew Walsh, who does a great job directing this beautiful little gem. The film is well shot and the dialogue seems to be very much improvised, which gives it a real natural feel. It made me feel like I was actually there with Elanor, just feeling lost and helpless in Melbourne, which Roy sarcastically and repeatedly describes as the "World's Most Livable City". I believe the director Andrew Walsh has directly responded to Melbourne having that tag for so many years, and seems to be the overall theme and message of the film. Overall, this is a great indie film, which has a really chill vibe to it, making us go on this journey with the strange and loveable girl in a strange and loveable city. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/21/23 Full Review Gabriel G I loved this intricate and very well acted indie drama. Olivia is a great actress. A quiet drama like this would not work without some amazing, nuanced performances, and luckily the casting was spot on in this film. The lead actress is very beautiful and she definitely commands the screen. The film was very well shot, especially the exteriors around Australia. It had great use of locations and the moody but not overwhelming score at the end was right on spot. I really enjoyed this subtle drama told from the perspective of this young woman. If you're tired of over the top films and the overacting of daytime television, and you're looking for something intimate this movie is definitely for you. Excellent little film. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/07/23 Full Review Alexandra O A quality indie film starring local actors of the highest calibre. Olivia Fildes shares a strong natural performance range of comedy and drama which could easily be lost in such a bold choice of improvised genre. The risk pays off in this one! Recommend for cinephiles curious about improvised film scenes, the Australian independent film community and fresh talent in Melbourne. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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