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6 March 2008 (Australia)
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Plot:
All Thomas wants is a normal adolescence but his autistic brother, Charlie, thwarts his every opportunity. Will Thomas, with the help of his girlfriend, Jackie, accept his brother? | add synopsis
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15 wins
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23 nominations
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(14 articles)
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Movie Review: The Black Balloon
(From MovieRetriever. 5 March 2009, 10:29 PM, PST)
(From Aceshowbiz. 23 April 2009, 11:34 PM, PDT)
Movie Review: The Black Balloon
(From MovieRetriever. 5 March 2009, 10:29 PM, PST)
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A entertaining yet sometimes uncomfortable movie.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Rhys Wakefield | ... | Thomas Mollison |
 | Luke Ford | ... | Charlie Mollison |
 | Toni Collette | ... | Maggie Mollison |
 | Erik Thomson | ... | Simon Mollison |
 | Gemma Ward | ... | Jackie Masters |
 | Sarah Woods | ... | Woman Next Door |
| Sam Fraser | ... | Kid Next Door |
| Makirum Fahey-Leigh | ... | Mate of Kid Next Door |
| Oliver Brookes | ... | Other Mate of Kid Next Door |
| Jan Ringrose | ... | Neighbour |
| Bradley Orford | ... | Neighbour |
| Andy Meritakis | ... | Daniel |
| Henry Nixon | ... | Trevor |
| Anthony Phelan | ... | Mr. Masters |
| Deborah Piper | ... | Janet - Social Worker |
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Rated PG-13 for some sexual content, a scene of violence, and brief strong language.
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97 min
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At the river, Jackie says "Kieren Perkins, watch out!". Kieren Perkins is an Australian swimmer who won Gold medals at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics and a Silver medal at the 2000 Olympics, swimming in the 1500 metre event.
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Anachronisms: The school uniforms, casual clothes worn by the actors, and the father's military uniform suggest that the film is set in the late 1980s. The military vehicles, however, did not come into service until the 1990s.
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Jackie Masters:
Close your eyes, what do you see?
Thomas Mollison: Black.
Jackie Masters: Look harder.
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Thomas Mollison: Black.
Jackie Masters: Look harder.
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Featured in "At the Movies: (#6.1)" (2009)
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Soundtrack:
Country Girls
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What does SCAB stand for?A Note Regarding Spoilers
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As my folks both worked in mental health care facilities, this movie reminded me of visits to their workplace. The audience at my screening were very quiet, yes I know it is a drama, but some aspects of Charlie behavior and reactions of others is quite funny. I felt guilty laughing in some scenes, hopefully it is not a sign of underlying mental issues!
It does make you feel for those who care and live with people with special needs. A movie such as should be a real wake up call, love your family, it's the only one you have got.
A good movie overall.
7/10