I love this movie!
Added 11/20/2009
Saw this a couple of years ago and wanted to own a copy to lend to friends. Story of a guy stuck in life who floats away one day in his deckchair with lots of balloons, finds a life and love. Anyone would laugh and cry with this movie.
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Off beat comedy for those who don't "do" comedy
Added 10/23/2009
I admit that comedy isn't my preferred movie of choice (I prefer period dramas). However, I absolutely adore indies, especially foreign indies, as they usually avoid the vapid American comedic cliches I detest.
Danny Deckchair is an indie comedy with alot of heart, alot of soul, and a heck of alot of laughs - all due to the brilliantly cast leads of Miranda Otto and Rhys Ifins, as well as Justine Clarke. I've enjoyed watching Otto since LotR. In Danny Deckchair, she's so luminous it almost hurts to watch her. Ifans was an unknown to me, and at first it was hard to get a handle on him, but his transformation from likable yet pathetic loser to shining "everyman" was a sheer delight. Clarke plays a character that could be a shrew in the wrong actor's hands, but with her acting makes the character sympathetic and not hateful.
The cinematography was wonderful, and really captured the "dreamtime" quality that so many Americans imagine belongs to that vast country of Australia. I wanted to jump on the next Quantas flight after the end credits rolled!
Danny is a delight to the senses, and a joy to the heart, and should be appreciated by even those people who normally eschew comedy. Take a ride with Danny and see for yourself!
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Wonderful Movie
Added 9/21/2009
This was a wonderful story that showed what can be accomplished when you have your sanity being eroded. I like the story line.
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Fun Movie With a Unique Plot...
Added 9/15/2009
Sorry about the short review, but I'm in a hurry. This film is kind of a "chick flick", but has a unique plot and is fun to watch. Definitely has a romantic element, but the issues faced in the movie are relatable to male viewers. I'd seriously recommend it for anyone who likes romances or comedies.
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Fun movie!
Added 9/6/2009
A friend told me that this is his favorite movie. It is a story of an "underdog" who makes his personal mark...in an unexpected way. It is romantic as well, without being sappy. It is light but carries a kind message.
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