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In the modest but sneakily affecting Australian father-son drama "West of Sunshine," your sympathies for a problematic dad come and go in waves, sometimes within the span of a few seconds. Jan 24, 2019 | Full Review…
In the modest but sneakily affecting Australian father-son drama "West of Sunshine," your sympathies for a problematic dad come and go in waves, sometimes within the span of a few seconds.
Robert Abele
As epitaphs go, it's close to perfect. Jan 4, 2019 | Full Review…
As epitaphs go, it's close to perfect.
Karl Quinn
The film realises Raftopoulos's desire to deliver a film that looks as if it's been distilled from reality but in this instance, naturalism isn't enough. The judicious injection of a sense of heightened drama could have made all the difference. Aug 15, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The film realises Raftopoulos's desire to deliver a film that looks as if it's been distilled from reality but in this instance, naturalism isn't enough. The judicious injection of a sense of heightened drama could have made all the difference.
Sandra Hall
A conventional but touching social-realist drama. Aug 9, 2018 | Full Review…
A conventional but touching social-realist drama.
Jake Wilson
[A] handsomely lensed slice of life ... Sep 2, 2017 | Full Review…
[A] handsomely lensed slice of life ...
Harry Windsor
Fatherhood gets an incisive examination in "West of Sunshine," the short, sharp and rewarding feature debut of Australian writer-director Jason Raftopoulos. Sep 1, 2017 | Full Review…
Fatherhood gets an incisive examination in "West of Sunshine," the short, sharp and rewarding feature debut of Australian writer-director Jason Raftopoulos.
Richard Kuipers
All of the performances are at least solid, and for an indie, the production value is impressive. It won't reduce you to a weeping mess, but at 78 minutes it's a trim, satisfying drama that does justice to its inspirations. Feb 6, 2019 | Rating: 7/10 | Full Review…
All of the performances are at least solid, and for an indie, the production value is impressive. It won't reduce you to a weeping mess, but at 78 minutes it's a trim, satisfying drama that does justice to its inspirations.
Adam Keller
[T]he drama isn't in the debt or the potential violence. It's in wondering if it's too late for a guy like Jim. Jan 24, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
[T]he drama isn't in the debt or the potential violence. It's in wondering if it's too late for a guy like Jim.
Mark Dujsik
Unsurprising but engaging Aussie Dad down on his gambler's luck melodrama. Jan 2, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Unsurprising but engaging Aussie Dad down on his gambler's luck melodrama.
Roger Moore
The endearing dynamic between the central father and son isn't enough to disguise the frailty of this material, as it lacks any continuity of suspense or the urgency necessary for hard-hitting stories like this. Sep 12, 2018 | Full Review…
The endearing dynamic between the central father and son isn't enough to disguise the frailty of this material, as it lacks any continuity of suspense or the urgency necessary for hard-hitting stories like this.
Alex Lines
introduces a new filmmaking talent in Jason Raftopoulus who blends grit and tenderness into a disarmingly poignant package. Sep 8, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
introduces a new filmmaking talent in Jason Raftopoulus who blends grit and tenderness into a disarmingly poignant package.
Matthew Pejkovic
Strong scenes abound, though there are some major stumbles in the film's tonal shifts as well as some inconsistencies in the story. Still, the film can't be faulted for its ambition or its widescreen cinematography. Aug 24, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Strong scenes abound, though there are some major stumbles in the film's tonal shifts as well as some inconsistencies in the story. Still, the film can't be faulted for its ambition or its widescreen cinematography.
Jim Schembri
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