Sometimes a film can get past its own predictability, and become a charming tale that can sweep you away for its duration. I'm happy to say that "The Sapphires" was one of those films. It is the story of three Aboriginal sisters, and their cousin, who are discovered in a talent show in Australia, and end up touring Vietnam for the troops. The simple script, co-written by the son of the real Sapphires, Tony Briggs, gives way to some dazzling music, and some marvelous acting. Chris O' Dowd (The IT Crowd, Bridesmaids) plays the ladies' manager with his normal dry wit, and a wealth of emotion. It is nice to see him branching out and taking roles like this. The oldest sister, Gail, is played with great gusto, and extreme force, by Deborah Mailman (Rabbit-Proof Fence). It truly is a fun piece to watch, but it is lighthearted, and easy to digest, so don't expect the world from it.
Grade: B
3D: N/A
Easter Egg: No
Starring: Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy
Director: Wayne Blair
Writer(s): Tony Briggs & Keith Thomson
RT: 103 min
Rating: PG-13 for sexuality, a scene of war violence, some language, thematic elements and smoking
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