The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps

2019

1h 35m

Documentary

Music

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100%

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6 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

Singer/songwriter Martin Phillipps discusses his life, musical career and battle with hepatitis C.

Andrew Stafford

Guardian

As a fan, I wanted to punch the air.

Rated: 5/5

Jun 14, 2019

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Francesca Rudkin

New Zealand Herald

This is a story of a musical genius, honest and insightful and beautifully told, and rounded off with stunning images of the local landscape.

Rated: 4/5

May 2, 2019

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Graeme Tuckett

Stuff.co.nz

[Martin] Phillipps' story, his long journey back to physical and spiritual health, his acceptance of his legacy and the promise of his newfound future makes for an engrossing and watchable film.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 1, 2019

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Steve Newall

Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)

Enthralling, emotional, and at times bleakly comical, this is a revealing film that also conveys a real New Zealand-ness in both personality and place.

Rated: 4/5

May 1, 2019

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Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

Led by the enigmatic Martin Phillipps, it is probably a story of having coming tantilizing close to conquering the international music world. Another case of drug and alcohol addiction cutting a band down at the knees.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 17, 2019

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Gritty, grainy, colourful and unusually intimate, this is a film that sets out to defy expectations. Even if it doesn't quite achieve all its ambitions, it makes for an interesting ride.

Mar 13, 2019

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Jennifer M

I loved everything about this film. Martin Phillips was an absolute genius with delicate, intricate and emotionally-charged songs. He died today and I can’t believe he’ll never write another song.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/28/24

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Julia Parnell

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Rob Curry

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Tim Riley

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Synopsis

Singer/songwriter Martin Phillipps discusses his life, musical career and battle with hepatitis C.

Director: Julia Parnell
Producer: Julia Parnell, Nicola Peeperkoorn, Tim Riley
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 5, 2020
Runtime: 1h 35m

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