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The Rage in Placid Lake

2003, Comedy, 1h 29m

16 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

A troubled teenager (Ben Lee) undergoes a radical transformation after the screening of a scandalous student film and his subsequent fall from a roof.
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English (Australia)
  • Director:
    Tony McNamara
  • Producer:
    Marian Macgowan
  • Writer:
    Tony McNamara
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Distributor:
    Film Movement

Cast & Crew

Ben Lee
Ben Lee
Placid Lake
Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne
Gemma Taylor
Miranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson
Sylvia Lake
Garry McDonald
Garry McDonald
Doug Lake
Christopher Stollery
Christopher Stollery
Joel
Nicholas Hammond
Nicholas Hammond
Bill Taylor
Francis McMahon
Francis McMahon
Anton
Toby Schmitz
Toby Schmitz
Bull
Nathaniel Dean
Nathaniel Dean
Lachie
Stephen James King
Stephen James King
Angus
Socratis Otto
Socratis Otto
Bozo
Jordan Brooking
Jordan Brooking
Young Placid
Eleeza Hooker
Eleeza Hooker
Young Gemma
Claire Danes
Claire Danes
Girl at Seminar
Tony McNamara
Tony McNamara
Director
Tony McNamara
Tony McNamara
Writer
Marian Macgowan
Marian Macgowan
Producer
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Critic Reviews for The Rage in Placid Lake

All Critics (16) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (7)
Full Review… Peter Howell Toronto Star Full Review… Stephen Cole Globe and Mail Full Review… Ty Burr Boston Globe Full Review… Sheri Linden Hollywood Reporter Full Review… Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald Full Review… Keith Breese Filmcritic.com Full Review… Matthew Turner ViewLondon Full Review… Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Full Review… Jim Slotek Jam! Movies Full Review… Paul Sherman Boston Herald Full Review… Dan Jardine Cinemania Full Review… Luke Buckmaster In Film Australia
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Audience Reviews for The Rage in Placid Lake

  • Jul 04, 2012
    Very witty comedy. Now where did Benny Lee go after his performance here..Lake Placid?
    John B Super Reviewer
  • Jan 23, 2009
    A terrific coming of age story about a kid who really doesn't fit in anywhere. A brilliant look at finding one's place in the world. Placid Lake (Ben Lee) is a goofy, free-spirited, creative kid who tries to make it in the corporate world and to suppress his artistic side. His BFF Gemma (the beautiful Rose Byrne) is a brilliant straight-laced kid destined for great things. Will they embrace who they are (and each other) or will they conform to society's pressures and live lives of quiet desparation? This was laugh out loud funny and heart-breakingly sad and in the end, quite an entertaining film. Natasha Richardson was brilliant as Placid's hippy-dippy, new age, laisse-fare mother, and Claire Danes graced the screen with a brief, one-line appearance. But Lee and Byrnes make the film worth the time to watch it. One finds oneself rooting for them as individuals and as a couple. Great fun!
    Mark A Super Reviewer
  • Dec 15, 2007
    Somewhat silly movie. After being picked on his whole school existence, Placid Lake decides to starts work in a 9-5 job just to spite his hippie parents. Placid's best friend (Gemma) seems to know him better than Placid does himself. The Aussie accents give away the origin of the movie.
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  • Apr 13, 2007
    harmless, fun, off-beat coming-of-age story with a few quirks
    chase _ Super Reviewer
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