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74 out of 100

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8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

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  • 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.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    100
    It's a lovely, original, Australian take on a climactic moment usually thought of as all American.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    It placed second for the People's Choice Award at the 2000 Toronto Film Festival--after "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." That's about right.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Michael Atkinson
    60
    Harmless and affectionate, The Dish gives its clichés breathing room, and so a few are pleasantly surprising.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  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
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  2. 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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