Hating Alison Ashley (2005)

User Rating:

5.7/10   

Director:

Geoff Bennett

Writers:

Chris Anastassiades (written by)
Robin Klein (novel)

Release Date:

17 March 2005 (Australia)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

There's always one friendship that lasts forever

Plot:

Classmates Erica Yurgen and Alison Ashley vie with each other to become the undisputed star of their class.

Plot Keywords:

Teenager | Suburbs | Truck Driver | Eyebrow | School Play

Awards:

4 nominations

Cast

Saskia Burmeister	...	Erica Yurken
Tracy Mann	...	Mum
Richard Carter	...	Lennie
Rachael Carpani	...	Valjoy Yurken (as Rachel Carpani)
Abigail Gudgeon	...	Jedda Yurken (as Abby Gudgeon)
Anthony Cleave	...	Harley Yurken
Jean Kittson	...	Miss Belmont
Craig McLachlan	...	Jeff Kennard
Holly Myers	...	Miss Lattimore
Babs McMillan	...	Mrs. Orlando
William Ten Eyck	...	Mr. Cheale (as Bill Ten Eyck)
Frank Bren	...	Mr. Nicholson
Delta Goodrem	...	Alison Ashley
Alex Capelli	...	Barry Hollis (as Alexander Cappelli)
Katie Fitchett	...	Margeart Collins

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Malaysia:U | Hong Kong:IIA | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | UK:PG

Filming Locations:

Central City Studios, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Company:

HAA Films Pty. Ltd.

Trivia:

The scene in which Erica's sister and her friend fall out of the hammock was actually impromptu.

Quotes:

Barry: Do you know how violent they got? Someone could have taken my eye out with a tampon!
Miss Belmont: Uh-huh.
[slams Barry into wall]

Movie Connections:

References "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997)

Soundtrack:

Don't Tell Me

Loving Hating Alison Ashley!

Well I heard a lot about this film, "Delta was wooden" and "Saskia was annoying" but after watching the film, I was pleasantly surprised.

Not a classic teen film by any means, but a really enjoyable way to spend your time. It was a refreshing change from the usual teen fare, and it was to nice to see actors who weren't the usual tanned bimbos playing the lead in a film. Giving unknown actors a chance in a low-budget flick that steered away from most of the clichés of the Hollywood teen film.

Saskia Burmeister was nothing short of charming in her role as Erica Yurken. Very talented and lit up the screen with her witty acting of the over-dramatic, kooky teen. Delta was really underrated as the titular character giving an understated performance as the so-called 'perfect' Alison Ashley of Erica's mind. Alex Cappelli was also good as the resident bad boy. It was good to see him in a bigger role as I have only seen him previously as a recurring character in 'Neighbours.' The screen is very nearly stolen by the teachers who are absolutely hilarious.

In conclusion, HAA was a very funny teen flick and should be given a chance. So the next time you are at your local DVD store and you feel like renting out the next Hollywood teen comedy, do yourself a favour - rent this instead!