The Sunset Six

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When the rock'n'roll dream ends, the hard part is waking up. Riff was the legendary guitarist in one of the biggest rock bands in Australian history. But the 80s are gone and without music, ... Read allWhen the rock'n'roll dream ends, the hard part is waking up. Riff was the legendary guitarist in one of the biggest rock bands in Australian history. But the 80s are gone and without music, Riff's life has spiralled out of control. With his new band The Sunset Six, he's got one l... Read allWhen the rock'n'roll dream ends, the hard part is waking up. Riff was the legendary guitarist in one of the biggest rock bands in Australian history. But the 80s are gone and without music, Riff's life has spiralled out of control. With his new band The Sunset Six, he's got one last chance at making it; one last chance of landing the record deal that will get him back... Read all

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6.7/10

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8iansputnik

Under appreciated gem

This film may be small on budget but it's big on talent. The music is great and the script is excellent. Made for a great night's viewing. An understated film that deserves more appreciation.

9ayembe

Fun and Enjoyable

This movie is an reminder that it's OK to strip away the big budgets and special effects, and just let an honest story be told through real characters. Although the first spontaneous song moment did have me worrying I'd let myself in for a Hairspray-style musical kind of film, thankfully that wasn't the case and the remainder of the songs were used well in the context of the storyline and kept us in the moment of the band rehearsal setting. What was particularly interesting about this movie is that it takes place almost in real time, in one location, ensuring the focus is kept entirely on the development of the story. Greg Stone in particular created an embodiment of his character Riff that was well-placed to lead the cast throughout the movie. Favourite moment: Brendan's big dummy spit.

10spray53

A cracking little film

this is a terrific little film. A bit like a small forward, industrious, always lurking around the packs, then bobbing up just when you want them to kick a goal, with or against the run of the play.

It is very tight, the focus is on the characters, and the direction builds and holds the tension. It is a comedy drama, but with heart and feeling.

each of the actors gives their utmost, and builds really complex picture. All are both sympathetic and unsympathetic in parts, creating a nice tension

The script cracks along, and none of the actors are left with dud lines, apart from Molly perhaps! THis should become an inner city cult classic and deserves to be seen far and wide.

Oh, and the soundtrack is a ripper.