Look Both Ways

Name: Look Both Ways
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Released: April 14, 2006
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 64

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Kino International | Release Date: April 14, 2006 | PG-13

Summary: Mixing animation and live action, Look Both Ways follows the misadventures of Meryl (Clarke), a woman who sees disaster everywhere. One day Meryl is witness to a real accident that connects her to the lives of others affected by the tragedy, among them Nick (McInnes), a photographer emotionally inhibited by his own fears. As Meryl andMixing animation and live action, Look Both Ways follows the misadventures of Meryl (Clarke), a woman who sees disaster everywhere. One day Meryl is witness to a real accident that connects her to the lives of others affected by the tragedy, among them Nick (McInnes), a photographer emotionally inhibited by his own fears. As Meryl and Nick tentatively attempt to connect, their story is shot through with humor, whimsical insight and compassion. (Kino International)… Expand

Director: Sarah Watt

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 100 min

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Roger Ebert

It is poetic and unforgiving, romantic and stark. Death is the subject we edge around. Read full review

Erin Free

The best Australian film to hit local screens in more than a year. Although lacking any internationally renowned actors to win more than limited release, the film's energy and stylistic daring mark it as a true original. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Ken Fox

The morbid theme notwithstanding, this is by no means a downbeat film, and it ends with the rather hopeful thought that for every disaster there's also a chance for survival. Read full review

Peter Rainer

The best parts of the movie are its occasional animated sequences. Read full review

J.R. Jones

Watt's script is a bit overstuffed, and by the end the roiling animated sequences (drawn by Emma Kelly and inked by Watt and Clare Callinan) are wearing out their welcome. But the convincing characters and hearty examination of mortality make this fresh and oddly uplifting. Read full review

Noel Murray

After the first hour, it's clear the movie isn't going to offer any surprising new insights into messed-up modernity. Read full review

G. Allen Johnson

An endearingly quirky independent film from Australia, with very likable characters and an intriguing premise. Read full review

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Sharon

Sep 10, 2006

I'm an Aussie and I watched this at the movies 5 times!! So I guess that means it's one of my favorite films ever...I love it's humanity!

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JemmaW.

Apr 27, 2006

I thought this movie was great, i seen it whilst on holiday in NZ. Very moving. would avoid if feeling extremely depressed mind. but worth a look.

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Brutus

May 11, 2006

Charming quirky movie about death and what comes before it. Has considerably more heart and soul than what is typically found in the cinema these days. Lackadaisical episodic pacing (and all the better for it) and self-effacing stars lend an air of real life drama to this, but it is Charming quirky movie about death and what comes before it. Has considerably more heart and soul than what is typically found in the cinema these days. Lackadaisical episodic pacing (and all the better for it) and self-effacing stars lend an air of real life drama to this, but it is basically a gentle comedy about some rather serious themes. There are some unusual animation sequences, which are mostly humorous, and lots of sly observations about relationships and modern life. No car chases, no guns, no explosions. Generally seen as one of the best Australian movies in years.… Expand

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