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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Biographies, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Featurette, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Storyboards, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Apollo 11's astronauts will walk on the moon - and the huge satellite dish outside a sheep-farming Australian town will beam it globally. But as giddy locals await the moment the world will rely on them, the dish flatlines. And its Aussie crew and by-the-book NASA supervisor from the U.S. differ on how to fix it. A comical culture clash erupts in this fact-based tale of how history's biggest televised event was almost cancelled. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Australian Film Institute, Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards, ...The Dish
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
i love watching anything about the space race and as i like sam neill bought this film, it is brilliant, so typically australian with its humour. there are so many great scenes, the budding romance between the boffin and the crazy driver delivering their lunch, the lovesick lad trying to woo the girl next door, the brilliant scene when the boffins fool the us ambassador and the band playing hawaii 5-0 instead of the us national anthem, this is one of my favourite films watched time after time
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
You can find loads of reviews of this film on the web that all confirm what a quirky, warm and enjoyable 90 minutes of viewing this film gives. It's one of those really great slices of Oz cinema to complement Muriel's Wedding, The Year My Voice Broke, 'Priscilla', etc.
Moon landing fans like me will certainly enjoy the fascinating real life story (laced with added comic moments) of how the greatest TV event in history almost didn't make it to the small screen. What they may enjoy even more is the host of great extras including documentaries about the actual massive 'Dish' at Parkes, 30 minutes of original NASA Apollo 11 footage from the Moonwalk One documentary and the best bit for me, JFK's magnificent, complete speech at RICE in 1961 extolling the challenges of going to the moon and why mankind should do it (whilst cleverly hiding his real motives!). This is worth the money alone and shows how he charismatically sold this mind-numbingly complex, technologically challenging and horrifically expensive project to the American people. Spellbinding!
Moon landing fans like me will certainly enjoy the fascinating real life story (laced with added comic moments) of how the greatest TV event in history almost didn't make it to the small screen. What they may enjoy even more is the host of great extras including documentaries about the actual massive 'Dish' at Parkes, 30 minutes of original NASA Apollo 11 footage from the Moonwalk One documentary and the best bit for me, JFK's magnificent, complete speech at RICE in 1961 extolling the challenges of going to the moon and why mankind should do it (whilst cleverly hiding his real motives!). This is worth the money alone and shows how he charismatically sold this mind-numbingly complex, technologically challenging and horrifically expensive project to the American people. Spellbinding!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a film I can watch repeatedly. Warm, gentle humour, a perfect soundtrack contemporary with the action and a great story with something for most people and suitable as a family film. There are a few fascinating true details about the moon landing that I didn't know and the risks that were being taken. Even though you know what happens, the acting is so good that you're on the edge of your seat during the landing itself.
On the 40th anniversary of the moon landing, this was what I watched, it brings home what a brave enterprise the whole thing was and gives it a human face. I've even bought extra copies to lend to friends, its such a lovely film that you want to "convert" others. Recommended.
On the 40th anniversary of the moon landing, this was what I watched, it brings home what a brave enterprise the whole thing was and gives it a human face. I've even bought extra copies to lend to friends, its such a lovely film that you want to "convert" others. Recommended.
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A gentle and endearing film to watch again and again.
This film is heart warming and will make you smile throughout. You will also laugh out loud in parts. Read more
Published 1 day ago by PJ Online
Happy birthday Parkes telescope
An article on slashdot.org reminded me of the 50th anniversary of the Parkes radio telescope in Australia and the role it had played during the first moon landing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Michael
just wonderful and well-watched!!
Our copy of this has been doing the rounds now for ages, it's that good. I never tire of this lovely film. I have a bit of a phobia of large satellite dishes (I know... Read more
Published 7 months ago by veggieface
Are you telling me that NASA's prime receiving station has absolutely...
The Dish is directed by Rob Sitch who also co-wrote the screenplay with Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner and Jane Kennedy. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Spike Owen
Feelgood factor
Other reviewers have said it all so cannot add anything to the film.The extras on the disc are very interesting and the soundtrack cd is worth seeking out. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lambchop
Nice Film
Very easy to watch film which does not tax the brain cells. Great for a night in with bottle of wine.
Published 12 months ago by D. W. Lightfoot
1969 and all that
1969 was a ground breaking year for humankind. Not only did we land on the moon, but King Crimson released their first album. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Crimso
A great movie
A great movie for those of us who were there, and of course, cos taste is a minority pursuit, an overlooked masterpiece.
Super music, old and new. Read more
Super music, old and new. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2010 by John Smith
Relax
Relax, open a bottle of wine, put you feet up and enjoy the gentle humour. One of my favourite films.
Published on 20 Dec 2009
Marvelous film
This is one of my all time favorite films. Certainly in my top ten.
But I recognize that this is not the case for others. Read more
But I recognize that this is not the case for others. Read more
Published on 13 July 2009 by Paul D. Hartley
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