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Sapphires, The

Chris O'Dowd (Actor), Deborah Mailman (Actor), Wayne Blair (Director) Rated:
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  • Actors: Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell
  • Directors: Wayne Blair
  • Writers: Tony Briggs, Keith Thompson
  • Producers: Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein
  • Format: Color, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English, French
  • Subtitles: Spanish, English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated:
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    Parental Guidance Suggested
  • Studio: ANCHOR BAY
  • DVD Release Date: August 6, 2013
  • Run Time: 99 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (339 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00D2UMHQ0
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,282 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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5.0 out of 5 starsBold Acting, Sensibly Handled Senstive Issues
By Shardajo on July 15, 2013
Format: Blu-ray
This "gem" of a film is a treasure that's been buried under shallow box-office movies.

"The Sapphires" is not a glitzy Hollywood romp romanticizing the late 1960s. Neither is it a raw shock-value film of the Vietnam crisis. What it is is a gritty story about the conflicts of race issues, betrayal, family conflict, and the loss of innocence. And while the film doesn't shy away from the themes of exploitation, sexuality and confusion, it also doesn't saturate the screen with images to meant to overwhelm the viewer.

The based-on-life story of four sister/cousins (Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell) who boldly belly-up to the auditions for entertainers for the Vietnam Troops is inspiring. The fights between the girls are fast, furious and leave you breathless. The manager (Chris O'Dawd) pushes back with worthwhile pressure. The family dynamics are complicated and real.

The story stays focussed on the issue of the girls and their struggles. The effects are subtle and lend to the story, not overtaking the visuals. The most refreshing part? The actors are not glammed up; they are diamonds-in-the-rough and it's the rough that makes them great. They don't look or sound like Barbie Commercials.

But wait! What about the music? If it's a film about a girl-band...

You won't be disappointed by the cast's ability to belt their pipes worthy of the big-screen. There are 16 songs from the era, including (but not limited to) "I Heard It Through The Grapevine," "What A Man," "Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch," "Soul Man," "Today I Started Loving You Again," and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye."

Going to add this film to my home collection. And I am picky with what goes into my home collection.
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4.0 out of 5 starsFAIR GO! Great movie, WRONG US dvd cover!
By Foles36 on August 7, 2013
Format: Blu-ray
Not much more I can contribute to the very shabby treatment the great girls who are the Sapphires receive when it comes to the U.S. dvd cover that previous reviewers haven't already touched on.
I really like Chris Dowd but he is NOT 'the movie' as the dvd cover would strongly infer. I think the cover dismisses the girls as mere 'bit players' or 'backing singers' which is not the case at all. BUY the movie and see why the cover is an injustice to who the girls are, what they achieved and why it's so disrespectful! In Australia we always think that everyone is entitled to a 'fair go' so how about changing that cover eh?
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5.0 out of 5 stars"Dream Girls" Australian-style!!!
By lagrandedame on July 26, 2013
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I refuse to spoil this movie for you, because you should experience it yourself at every level -- and there are many. What I will say is that, if you love American soul music and you hate racism of any kind, you'll like this film. Inspired by a true story, three aboriginal sisters and a cousin set out on the journey of their lives accompanied by the aspiring group's white "Soul Brother" manager. Their "dream" is to sing for the U.S. troops in Vietnam during the war.

This movie is both heart-warming and heart-wrenching! Sometimes, you'll laugh and, sometimes, you'll want to cry -- in between which you'll probably sing and dance. The power of music and the power of love mix here for a very "soulful" experience.
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4.0 out of 5 starsRemember 1968?
By Jay B. Lane TOP 1000 REVIEWER on April 8, 2013
Format: Blu-ray
Remember 1968? LBJ is President, Vietnam is still a war zone, North Korea captures the USS Pueblo, and in Australia, it is still legal to remove light-skinned Aboriginal children from their homes, and place them in institutions to teach them the white man's ways. (A practice which was outlawed in 1969/70, this controversial issue is also addressed in both "Australia" and "Rabbit-Proof Fence.")

We are in a remote outpost in Australia. Three girls perform for an itinerant talent scout, played by Chris O'Dowd ("Bridesmaids"). They sing a Merle Haggard song and he joins in on his electronic keyboard, adding some Floyd Kramer piano stylings. He offers them the chance to audition for a USO tour to Southeast Asia to entertain the troops. As soon as they arrive in the city, they look up a former playmate who had been captured and raised by whites.

After an initial culture gap during which the four of them must become re-acquainted AND learn Soul (their new manager knows their audience won't expect Country/Western from a girl group that looks like The Supremes), they are booked and head off for Vietnam.

Based on a popular play by Tony Briggs, whose mother was one of the original "Sapphires," this satisfying sample of the sixties is great on many levels: O'Dowd is very good; each girl has her own distinct personality, issues, and career arc; while the clothes, news, and problems of the times are faithfully portrayed. I loved the big hair, the go-go boots and the Tupperware.

We see what a dangerous challenge a USO tour might become. It's fun to watch as our gals develop stage presence, refine their music and become at ease in the spotlight. In a very welcome postscript, we learn what each young woman achieved after mastering these important skills.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars"I'll Take You There" ... The Sapphires
By Sheryl Fechter on November 4, 2013
Format: Amazon Video
"What a man, what a man, what a man, what a mighty good man" ... This movie is undeniably harmonious with its dynamite cast and blend of powerful music. It teaches a harsh history lesson and supplies a necessary breakout punch of female ambition. In a war torn 1968, the soul singing Sapphires took the stage ...

The story of this all-girl singing group, originally named "The Cummeragunja Reserve Songbirds", starts way back in their childhood. They were brought up to be fighters while singing away their cruel and unfair sorrows. Starting from a place of complete segregation onto the church missions or the Aboriginal reserves, they had little opportunity for flight. These sisters and cousins get it all together to the tune of 'Yellow Bird' then discover their opportunity to fly away during a music contest in town. They have always had the talent, although now need the person to take them there. It is here where they meet Dave Lovelace (Chris O'Dowd - "Pirate Radio", "Bridesmaids") who immediately takes notice of their obvious talent.

Gail (Deborah Mailman), Julie (Jessica Mauboy), and Cynthia (Miranda Tapsell) add their cousin Kay (Shari Sebbens) and are off to perform for the troops in Vietnam along with their new manager, Dave. What is immediately clear in comparison to other movies about singing groups (especially women's) is that this one has a certain gritty edge and a welcomed unpolished shine. These women are real. Realistic looking, sounding, inter-relational, and overall they are extremely endearing. They overcome great hardship to find their soulful voice in history. One that was personally amazing for me to discover.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsBetter by far that the far better known and more hyped DREAMGIRLS....

Ridiculously good movie. I can't believe I'd never heard of it before seeing a random preview on another Netflix title, it's so incredibly powerful and moving and the acting and... Read more

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Great movie-captures the feel and vibe of that era beautifully.Great performances by entire cast,definitely a "feel-good" movie!

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3.0 out of 5 starsA good "rent me" movie

I really love Chris O'Dowd and he never disappoints. I thought this was a good "rent me" movie and way to spend a relaxing Saturday afternoon.

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