The Dressmaker

| Release Date: September 23, 2016

7.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 46 Ratings

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sanyrubOct 10, 2016

How does this get only a 5 from critics and audiences in this site? It is a funny, emotional, odd and very enjoyable film with some first rate actors who nail it (especially Kate Winslet and the one playing her mother in the film). AHow does this get only a 5 from critics and audiences in this site? It is a funny, emotional, odd and very enjoyable film with some first rate actors who nail it (especially Kate Winslet and the one playing her mother in the film). A character´s movie that will probably surprise you. It is a little bit flat when it comes to the mystery subplot. But it serves its purpose. The best part is the sarcastic way of depicting characters. Recommendable.… Expand

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foxgroveSep 25, 2016

Odd, funny, sexy and romantic. This is a real curio of a black comedy that has a perfectly cast Kate Winslet returning to the small Australian town of Dungaten after being banished as a young girl for a murder she may, or may not, haveOdd, funny, sexy and romantic. This is a real curio of a black comedy that has a perfectly cast Kate Winslet returning to the small Australian town of Dungaten after being banished as a young girl for a murder she may, or may not, have committed. The town’s people constitute a strange and eclectic bunch. Amongst the saner residents are Liam Hemsworth as the obvious handsome suitor and Hugo weaving as the police officer with a secret, also responsible for sending Winslet’s character away. Best of all is scene stealer Judy Davis as mad Molly, Winslet’s mother with a secret or two of her own. She is great, tossing off witty or acidic throwaways with consummate ease. The film is genuinely funny and taps into the black humour wonderfully, a rare achievement in itself. The costumes and music are divine and the general tone of the film hits its mark. Unfortunately, it does go on a tad too long which is detrimental to the overall impact.… Expand

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LeZeeOct 13, 2016

Home is where the vengeance is.

A stylish Aussie revenge-comedy that is adapted from a novel of the same name. Just superbly built screenplay on a tragedy that occurred some time back, but the movie reveals it only in the third act. AboutHome is where the vengeance is.

A stylish Aussie revenge-comedy that is adapted from a novel of the same name. Just superbly built screenplay on a tragedy that occurred some time back, but the movie reveals it only in the third act. About a woman who arrives in a small town where she was born and slowly gains popularity among the young women who seeks her stunning costumes to impress their counterparts. The town divides over her return, but why all the hate is the mystery that the movie going to solve for us in its entire narration.

The location and the settings were fantastic and it brought a western feel because of the Australians hot and humid weather. Kate Winslate was very good, her role simply reminded me Juliette Binoche from 'Chocolat'. I have heard people saying it was emotional, but I did not find it like that. Instead, I had fun watching it, not like I had the open laughs, but felt joy and satisfaction for the time I spent for it. My initial thought was it could be overrated, but after watching it proved I was wrong. This is one of the best Aussie movie I have seen in the recent years.

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beeanadouAug 8, 2019

Nice music and story, the design of the clothes is decent as well, haven't seen a better Australian movie like this for a while, really outstanding and astonishing.

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r96skMar 21, 2022

Utterly superb! I wasn't expecting such greatness.

'The Dressmaker', to put it bluntly, is quality! It has a pulse and then some, I love the feel of the film throughout - with all its quirkiness, silliness and straight up brilliantness. ItUtterly superb! I wasn't expecting such greatness.

'The Dressmaker', to put it bluntly, is quality! It has a pulse and then some, I love the feel of the film throughout - with all its quirkiness, silliness and straight up brilliantness. It all starts off very strongly, though I did then feel a (very minor) plateau. However, to my surprise, it shoots straight back up as it culminates with a super ending.

Kate Winslet is top notch from beginning to end with an excellent performance, though isn't alone as the support cast all give very good performances - from Judy Davis to Hugo Weaving. I also note Liam Hemsworth, Alison Whyte and, at a certain point, Geneviève Lemon.

What a great film, full of twists n turns and it has a fantastic score. Loved it!… Expand

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