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The Ball

  • 2003
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7.3/10
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The Ball (2003)
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Ada has a passion for soccer! When her ball goes overboard, Ada jumps ship and finds herself washed ashore in Australia where she comes face-to-face with the fast-walking, fast-talking crick... Read allAda has a passion for soccer! When her ball goes overboard, Ada jumps ship and finds herself washed ashore in Australia where she comes face-to-face with the fast-walking, fast-talking cricket-loving Australian Prime Minister.Ada has a passion for soccer! When her ball goes overboard, Ada jumps ship and finds herself washed ashore in Australia where she comes face-to-face with the fast-walking, fast-talking cricket-loving Australian Prime Minister.

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    • Anny Slater
  • Stars
    • Max Gillies
    • Gabby Millgate
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    7.3/10
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    • Director
      • Anny Slater
    • Stars
      • Max Gillies
      • Gabby Millgate
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    10acbabry

    funny funny stuff

    i was very lucky to see this movie screened at our local cinema group. going in i didn't know what to expect. i wasn't even planning on staying.

    but i am sooooooooo glad i did.i don't think i have ever seen a funnier or more entertaining short film. i loved the movies it spoofed, and how they spoofed the Australian prime minister. anyone who knows Australian politics, will love those scenes.

    gabby milgate and max gillies do great jobs as Ada and john Howard respectively.

    i do wonder what the real life john Howard (the PM not the actor) thinks of this movie and the portrayal of him.

    thank you to the powers that be for giving me an opportunity to view this movie.

    i recommend this to everyone. not everyone will get the humour, but it is truly fantastic.

    10/10

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      • January 10, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
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    • Production company
      • Moondance Pictures
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