Synopsis
It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when they entertain the US troops in Vietnam as singing group The Sapphires.
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Cast
- Jessica MauboyJulie
- Chris O'DowdDave Lovelace
- Deborah MailmanGail
- Shari SebbensKay
- Miranda TapsellCynthia
- Tory KittlesRobby
- Don BatteeMyron
- Eka DarvilleHendo
Recommendations
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Portland Oregonian
The movie unfolds in the uplifting manner you'd expect, but its real pleasures lie in its terrific '60s pop-soul soundtrack and especially in its frequently funny performances. - 80
Empire
There are undeniable flaws, from cheesy dialogue to neglected subplots. But there’s something so lovable about The Sapphires’ enthusiasm, and powerful about its moments of tenderness. - 80
The Hollywood Reporter
An exuberant celebration of Aboriginality that fizzes with humor and heart; its soulfulness goes beyond the embrace of a jukebox full of Motown, Stax and Atlantic Records hits. - 70
Variety
Soul music’s alleged redemptive powers are fully at work in this jumbled, sketchily written but vastly appealing true-life musical comedy. - 63
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
There’s more than a hint of the ‘90s Roddy Doyle adaptation “The Commitments” in all this – people far removed from Memphis and Detroit connecting to soul music on a spiritual level. - 60
The Guardian
It's an amiable film with some great musical moments and the classic "growing success" montage showing them on the road in south-east Asia. On music, identity and race, the film has a big beating heart in the right place. - 60
Total Film
A feelgooder spiced by social conscience, this is one of those underdog productions with potential to punch well above its weight. - 58
IndieWire
Marred by excessive sentiment, it has a buoyancy and a hook that makes it stand out -- but they're elements that would help it kill on Broadway (as it already has on the Australian stage) a lot better than it does onscreen.
