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DAVID STRATTON
PUBLICATION(S)
• At the Movies (Australia)
• The Australian
• Variety

BIOGRAPHY
David Stratton is a former Director of the Sydney Film Festival, former film critic for the international film industry magazine Variety, and is currently film critic for The Australian. A recipient of the Australian Film Institute ‘s Raymond Longford Award, David has also served as a former President of the International Critics Jury for the Cannes and Venice Film Festivals, authored two books, and is currently lecturing in Film History as part of the Continuing Education Program at the University of Sydney. David says, “I had been the film consultant to SBS from its inception and then presenter of both the Movie of the Week and Cinema Classics for over 22 years. Both Margaret and I are grateful for the opportunities that SBS and The Movie Show have given us and have great affection for the network. So our decision to leave SBS is not a step we have taken lightly. But we are excited about the new challenge on ABC TV.”
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Total Reviews: 133

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• Location: Sydney, Australia


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" The complex plot is rendered with clarity and precision, the action scenes are very well staged, the suspense is palpable, and the performances are first-rate." -- At the Movies (Australia)
Posted Oct 10, 2008
 
Body of Lies (2008)53%
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0.5/5
 
" Whatever happened to Mathieu Kassovitz, the French actor director whose amazing film La Haine made such an impact 13 years ago? " -- At the Movies (Australia)
Posted Oct 10, 2008
 
Babylon A.D. (2008)7%
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Posted Oct 6, 2008
 
Looking for Alibrandi (2000)n/a
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3/5
 
" The location shooting in the narrow lanes and small communities is good, and among Antoine's customers there are some really wonderful characters..." -- At the Movies (Australia)
Posted Oct 3, 2008
 
The Grocer's Son (2008)88%
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4/5
 
" It's one of the best films about women you're likely to see this year." -- The Australian
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Caramel (2008)92%
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" Even if you're long past the age of the characters in this film, you can enjoy the world of these girls who want, so badly, to become adults." -- The Australian
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008)67%
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2.5/5
 
" We're told that the idea for Eagle Eye came from executive producer Steven Spielberg, but it's not a very original idea and it's no surprise that Spielberg didn't want to direct it himself..." -- At the Movies (Australia)
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Eagle Eye (2008)27%
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3.5/5
 
" The backdrop of a small island community during the all-too-brief summer is well captured, but in the end the film lacks the originality of, say, Kieslowski's Three Colors Blue, which had a similar theme." -- At the Movies (Australia)
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
Suddenly (2008)n/a
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1.5/5
 
" This puerile so-called comedy is a complete waste of the talents of Anna Faris, a cheeky beauty who is obviously channelling Marilyn Monroe – God forbid a remake of Some Like it Hot is in the works." -- At the Movies (Australia)
Posted Sep 26, 2008
 
The House Bunny (2008)39%
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Posted Sep 19, 2008
 
Alexandra's Project (2005)50%
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Posted Sep 17, 2008
 
The Wog Boy (2000)n/a
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Posted Sep 17, 2008
 
Dirty Deeds (2002)62%
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" It's a fun idea, but quite awkwardly staged and, in the end, not particularly engaging." -- The Australian
Posted Sep 12, 2008
 
Son of Rambow (2008)74%
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3/5
 
" I'm not at all sure that, in manipulating the audience to make his points, Haneke isn't as guilty of exploitation as the filmmakers and the films he's attacking here." -- At the Movies (Australia)
Posted Sep 5, 2008
 
Funny Games (2008)51%
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3.5/5
 
" In the end, despite its flaws, this is a genuinely funny film, and there aren't that many of those around." -- The Australian
Posted Aug 29, 2008
 
Tropic Thunder (2008)83%
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3.5/5
 
" Despite the contrived conclusion, it all works marvellously, and that's thanks to some terrific performances." -- At the Movies (Australia)
Posted Aug 29, 2008
 
In Bruges (2008)81%
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3.5/5
 
" Not only are the creatures amazingly conceived, but there’s a lovely sense of humour to it all as Del Toro references horror movies of the past and even the work of John Landis." -- At the Movies (Australia)
Posted Aug 28, 2008
 
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)88%
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Posted Aug 21, 2008
 
Jack the Bear (1993)29%
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Posted Aug 21, 2008
 
Bean (1997)36%
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Posted Aug 12, 2008
 
The Castle (1997)88%
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Posted Aug 12, 2008
 
Jonny Vang (2003)n/a
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Posted Aug 8, 2008
 
Dust (2003)21%
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Posted Aug 8, 2008
 
Facing the Music (2002)80%
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Posted Aug 5, 2008
 
The Interview (1998)100%
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" It’s filled with tasty elements, intriguing characters and a strong sense of place" -- At the Movies (Australia)
Posted Jul 31, 2008
 
The Square (2008)100%
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Posted Jul 31, 2008
 
The Red Violin (1998)71%
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Posted Jul 31, 2008
 
Fat Girl (2001)72%
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Posted Jul 31, 2008
 
Ned (2003)n/a
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Posted Jul 28, 2008
 
Accelerator (2000)n/a
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Posted Jul 24, 2008
 
Twist (2004)16%
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Posted Jul 22, 2008
 
Once Were Warriors (1995)94%
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Posted Jul 22, 2008
 
Body Melt (1993)n/a
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Posted Jul 22, 2008
 
Strictly Ballroom (1992)94%
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Posted Jul 22, 2008
 
Villmark (2003)n/a
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Posted Jul 22, 2008
 
Crane World (1999)n/a
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Posted Jul 22, 2008
 
Dead Alive (1993)86%
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Posted Jul 22, 2008
 
Strawberry & Chocolate (1993)82%
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Posted Jul 22, 2008
 
New Rose Hotel (1999)19%
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3.5/5
 
" Perhaps your enjoyment will depend on how much you like the songs (I’m not a huge ABBA fan), but the great thing about this film is its joyousness." -- At the Movies (Australia)
Posted Jul 18, 2008
 
Mamma Mia! (2008)53%
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" At the core of what is undoubtedly the most intense, and even at times horrific, superhero movie yet made is Ledger's extraordinary performance." -- The Australian
Posted Jul 17, 2008
 
The Dark Knight (2008)95%
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1/5
 
" Occasionally the film is so bad it's almost funny, if you think a scene in which a cat is used as a football is funny." -- The Australian
Posted Jul 10, 2008
 
You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008)35%
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" A witty, elegant and deeply affecting film." -- The Australian
Posted Jul 10, 2008
 
The Band's Visit (2007)98%
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" These amiable actors elevate what may otherwise have been a rather ordinary exercise in nostalgia." -- The Australian
Posted Jul 10, 2008
 
Get Smart (2008)52%
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2.5/5
 
" It is missing conviction." -- The Australian
Posted Jul 10, 2008
 
The Children of Huang Shi (2008)27%
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2.5/5
 
" Hancock isn't by any means a dead loss, but it could have been a lot better." -- The Australian
Posted Jul 10, 2008
 
Hancock (2008)38%
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Posted Jun 24, 2008
 
Sleepers (1996)71%
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3.5/5
 
" More original plotting could have bolstered this visually magnificent production." -- The Australian
Posted Jun 20, 2008
 
Kung Fu Panda (2008)89%
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2.5/5
 
" There are some creepy moments but overall The Happening is a bit of a non-event." -- At the Movies (Australia)
Posted Jun 20, 2008
 
The Happening (2008)18%
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" There are some creepy moments but overall The Happening is a bit of a non-event." --
Posted Jun 20, 2008
 
The Happening (2008)18%
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Posted Jun 19, 2008
 
Wonderland (2000)63%

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