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The Dish could have played the plot premise as a documentary or with a dramatic edge, but chooses instead to present the story at a leisurely comedic pace which oozes charm. The excited little community offers a snapshot of a fondly remembered past full of the idealism of the 1960s. Populated by warm-hearted souls, it's easy to forgive the town band welcoming a US Ambassador with the "Hawaii 5-0" theme instead of the National Anthem. The Dish may not have the sense of danger of Apollo 13, or the dazzling FX of something like Armageddon, but it does have rounded, enjoyable characterisation and a truthful, warming atmosphere, making it easily one of the most enjoyable films inspired by the "space race". --Paul Tonks
Video Description
Director's commentary.
Production commentary.
NASA archive footage.
Sam Neill interview (UK exclusive).
Archival commentary.
Storyboards.
The Dish on The Dish featurette.
Cast and crew biographies.
Radio spot.
Key dates in early human space flight.
Apollo 11 diary.
Theatrical trailer.
"The hidden dish".
TV spots.
Interactive menus.
Scene access.
1.85:1 widescreen.
Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subtitles: English, English for the hearing impaired.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A remarkable piece of cinema,
By johnscott322 (Swindon, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Dish [DVD] [2001] (DVD)
Brought to you by the people behind 'The Castle', 'The Dish' shows a gentler side to Australian comedy without loosing any of the wit or observation. The story is of simpler times, when even computers were new and people had heady ideas about the future. Of course the moon landings helped to change all that and there are undertones in the film that the world is about to change. Full marks for the casting, with all of the players giving superb and truly believable performances. The wit,warmth and humanity of this film are matched by a sublime soundtrack which also helps to plot the changes that are in the offing. It is a film that you really will want to watch again and again. Those old enough to remember how new the technology was that first sent man to the moon will wonder how it was possible; younger generations will think it incredible that we even dared to try. A comedy, a slice of history and a well rounded film that reminds what entertainment is really all about.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best films that I have seen,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Dish [DVD] [2001] (DVD)
This film came highly recommended from friends who had seen it at the cinema, so I bought the DVD as I had missed it at the time. It was well worth it, one of the best films I have seen. A really good human comedy, well written and acted. Although based on a true story, the characters are fictionalised to make the drama more engaging. Sam Neill's character comes out with what must be the quote of the movie .... in relation to televising the first moon walk .... "Imagine stuffing that up!" - I suspect that most people with some experience of life can empathise, which is one of the things that gives the film its power. A friend who works at a radio astronomical observatory tells me that the atmosphere portrayed in the film is very true to life. Except the sequence of them playing cricket on the surface of the dish which, I am told, would be a very serious offence in reality. Was there anything that I thought ought to be on the DVD that wasn't? Yes. Although there was the usual stuff - interviews, trailers and adverts (who wants those?) and some very good supporting material such as the newsreel of the Parkes observatory opening and some NASA archive footage - I would have liked to have seen something about the work that the Parkes dush has been used for in its long operational life, and something about the real people who took part in the events portrayed. Was there anything that I didn't like about the film? Yes, but not to detract form a 5 star rating. At the start and end we see close ups of Sam Neill made up to look like an old man - I know it must be difficult to do, but if it doesn't look better than that then don't use a close up! Will you only enjoy this fiilm if you are interested in things to do with space? Absolutely not, it is about people.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A nice gentle comedy based on a true story,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Dish [DVD] [2001] (DVD)
Set at the time of the first moon landing the story revolves around the Parkes Radio Telescope which formed a major element of NASA's communication network. The film takes us through the events of the Parkes community up to and through the first moon landing. It''s a comedy, but a gentle one with some real suspense (will we get the TV pictures or not) of course as with the movie Apollo 13 we know the outcome but still the suspense level is maintained.Good performances from all the cast, great music and some good comedy moments. As a Pom I take my hat off to the Aussie's at Parkes who really took part and those who brought us this film.
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