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      Love Serenade

      R 1996 1 hr. 41 min. Comedy List
      90% 10 Reviews Tomatometer 81% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score Dimity (Miranda Otto), an introverted, unassuming waitress at a Chinese restaurant in the desolate Australian town of Sunray, has never been in a relationship. Her housemate and sister, Vicki-Ann (Rebecca Frith), a raucous hairdresser, spends her spare time reading romance novels and fantasizing about marriage. When Ken Sherry (George Shevtsov), a slimy, smooth-talking radio disc jockey from Brisbane, moves in next door, the two love-starved sisters compete for his affection. Read More Read Less

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      Sara M Golden Australian cinema. High quirk factor in the best kind of way. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/24 Full Review Audience Member Classic Aussie quirky dark comedy, with in incredible sound track. Don't leave before the final credits, or you will miss the ultimate quirkiness... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member Craving for love.... so many of us women are getting unbelievable stupid ... very refreshing story ... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member I don't know what I expected, but this was a fun sort of movie Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Deliciously quirky Australian black comedy about 2 sisters in a small country town who are vying for the affections of their new next door neighbour. Miranda Otto is perfect as the socially awkward Dimity in this laugh out loud film. Highly Recommended! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is hystericalll. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: B- Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Susan Stark Detroit News Rated: 2/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Christopher Null Filmcritic.com Rated: 3.5/5 May 22, 2005 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice A quirky film that lances the mythology of romantic love. Feb 28, 2002 Full Review Bryant Frazer Bryant Frazer's Deep Focus Rated: B+ Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Dimity (Miranda Otto), an introverted, unassuming waitress at a Chinese restaurant in the desolate Australian town of Sunray, has never been in a relationship. Her housemate and sister, Vicki-Ann (Rebecca Frith), a raucous hairdresser, spends her spare time reading romance novels and fantasizing about marriage. When Ken Sherry (George Shevtsov), a slimy, smooth-talking radio disc jockey from Brisbane, moves in next door, the two love-starved sisters compete for his affection.
      Director
      Shirley Barrett
      Screenwriter
      Shirley Barrett
      Production Co
      Miramax
      Rating
      R
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jul 22, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $600.2K
      Sound Mix
      Surround