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Sapphires, The

Chris O'Dowd (Actor), Deborah Mailman (Actor), Wayne Blair (Director) Rated:

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Four smart, gutsy young women become unlikely stars in the most unlikely of places, with the most unlikely of allies, in THE SAPPHIRES. Set in 1968, the film follows Gail (Deborah Mailman), Cynthia (Miranda Tapsell), Julie (Jessica Mauboy) and Kay (Shari Sebbens) as they seize a risky, but irresistible, chance to launch a professional career singing for U.S. troops in Vietnam. Under the guidance of an R&B-loving Irish musician, Dave Lovelace (Chris O'Dowd), the girls transform themselves into a sizzling soul act and set out to make a name for themselves hundreds of miles from home. Inspired by a true story, THE SAPPHIRES is a celebration of music, family and self-discovery.

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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:
PG-13
Parents Strongly Cautioned
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 (390 customer reviews)
ASIN: B00D2UMHQ0
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Bold Acting, Sensibly Handled Senstive Issues

ByShardajoon 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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A Perfect Film in Every Way

ByBlue Dragonflyon December 19, 2015

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A perfect film in so many ways. The acting is superb. The music is wonderful, the story is inspiring and heartwarming and the cinematography is tops. I have watched this movie many times because it is so uplifting. it makes my feet tap and I want to sing along. I also learned so much about the plight of the First Australians and the "Stolen Generation".. Thanks to people like the young women that this film is about and so many others who worked for the rights of all people, we are blessed with performances from wonderful aboriginal actresses and actors like those in this film, now. It is hard to believe that none of these girls had ever acted before. Also, Chris O'Dowd brings his great comedic skills to this movie and keeps it light. The story is true and was written by the son of one of the women that the film is about. What a loving tribute from a son to his courageous and determined Mom and Aunts. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who loves music and stories about people who show great courage.

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They cut out an important scene!!!

ByMs. Oon August 21, 2016

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I love this movie, the only reason I'm rating this is a 1 star is because amazon cut out a really important scene when the girls get stopped in the jungle without any military protection. If I had known amazon was going to sensor this scene I would have never bought this movie from them. This movie is a 5 star movie, the one star is for amazon butchering the movie.

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FAIR GO! Great movie, WRONG US dvd cover!

ByFoles36on 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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Very much 60's soul.

ByJohn H.on March 2, 2017

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Great movie based on the real life story of this Australian soul queens.

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Oppression and racial discrimination is disturbingly universal but so is love.

ByEdwin Y. Zhaoon March 23, 2017

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Very uplifting. Oppression and racial discrimination is disturbingly universal but so is love.

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Five Stars

ByJenon March 8, 2017

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Great movie

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Five Stars

Bycharleson March 20, 2017

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good movie

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

Four Stars

Great!

Published 9 days ago by Amazon Customer

One Star

Never got to see it wouldn't work

Published 21 days ago by Amazon Customer

Chris O'Dowd is amazing.

I show this to every high school English class, every year. So important to understand the history of another country's discrimination and the Vietnam War.Read more

Published 2 months ago by Amazon Customer

Good movie

I love this movie

Published 2 months ago by Char

Five Stars

AWESOME!!!!

Published 2 months ago by Brian Chinn

The music is wonderful and the acting and directing were flawless

A lovely heartfelt story. Powerful messages on many levels, yet lighthearted and warm. The music is wonderful and the acting and directing were flawless.Read more

Published 2 months ago by gastando

Very entertaining.

This was a very good and entertaining movie about Australian Aborigine girls who become a singing group entertaining the troops during the Vietnam War.

Published 2 months ago by Kali the Cat

dollar for a show!

love the story and the music! cheap but quality entertainment!

Published 3 months ago by george gomez

Five Stars

love this movie!

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