You ever watch a movie that just makes you feel good about life? If you haven't....go check out The Sapphires as soon as possible. This is not just an incredibly feel good film but a great one as well. Never have I seen a film filled with such genuine emotion and heart. This is a film that I honestly can't see anyone not enjoying. It is also the best film I have seen in 2013 by a long shot.
The film stars the delightful Chris O'Dowd as Dave Lovelace...a drunk talent scout who discovers four women who happen to be incredibly talented musician. Gail (Deborah Mailman) is the bossy one. Julie (Jessica Mauboy) is the lead singer. Kay (Sheri Sebbens) is the dancer and Cynthia (Miranda Tapsell) is the sweet one. Soon enough....the four are entertaining the troops in Vietnam with Dave as their manager.
The most prominent aspect of the film is the music. If you take great films like The Commitments and this year's Not Fade Away...the music is just good enough even for those films. However, this film has some of the best music I have ever heard. That is due to the wonderful female leads who obviously are great at projecting their voices. Speaking of which....the casting is sublime. The female leads are all spectacular in their own right and O'Dowd gives a hilarious performance during both the time he was what some would call a drunk bastard and when he becomes a really sweet guy. We see something in Dave that is rarely seen in films anymore....we see a guy we can root for despite his flaws. Also---the film provides a shockingly original story line. This is not your typical underdogs start a band story. Rather---this is a touching and magical story of people that the audience can't help but root for no matter what.
Honest, funny, touching, emotional and surprisingly soulful....The Sapphires has it all and then some. If it is playing near you...you must see it. If it is not or if you don't go see it...you are missing out on a magical time at the cinema.
(5 out of 5 Stars, The film is rated PG-13 for sexuality, a scene of war violence, some language, thematic elements and smoking)
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