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Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

  • Starring: Sam Neill
  • Summary: Set on a sheep farm in the remote town of Parkes, Australia in 1969, this is the amusing story of a satellite interface that served as a relay between NASA and Apollo 11 during the historic mission to the moon.
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  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. It's a lovely, original, Australian take on a climactic moment usually thought of as all American.
  2. Takes unabashed delight in itself and its own culture.
  3. Apollo 11's mission was a singular chapter in the story of mankind; The Dish finds a whimsical, winning way of telling it anew.
  4. Harmless and affectionate, The Dish gives its clichés breathing room, and so a few are pleasantly surprising.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. HelenW.
    10
    One of my favorite movies. Anyone alive at the time the movie takes place is going to appreciate it. Very nostalgic, accented with popular music of the time, as well as a very nice score. I've seen it many times, and it still brings tears to my eyes. It is very sweet, funny and moving. One of the few moments in history you when you could believe we have the capacity to get it right, and you are glad to relive it again and again. Expand
  2. The Dish is a wonderful Australian comedy set in the daring days of the space race. Sam Neil is wonderful and the film is one of those happy films that reminds man of his better side. Expand
  3. JayH
    7
    Sweet Australian film The cast is wonderful and give very real and natural performances. The characters are very well defined. Great cinematography, well written and directed. It's a fine, solid film. Expand

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