Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington, Lynette Curran
New experiences help a young girl learn the differences between sex and love.
DVD Release Date: July 25, 2006
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September 30, 2009Abbie Cornish's portrayal of Heidi and Cate Shortland's direction and cinematography are the big reasons to watch this film. There is not much of a storyline and the supporting cast are nothing special but thanks to the leading lady and its director, this is a beautifully hauntin...( read more)
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July 21, 2009"Somersault" is a vivid, interesting coming-of-age tale about a young girl who runs away from home, and quickly has encounters and experiences that force her to grow up fast.
Heidi (Abbie Cornish) is a lively teenage girl living at home with her single mother (Olivia Pigeot). Wh...( read more) -
November 23, 2008This is the story of a young girl who escapes home after her mum caught her making out with her (mum's) boyfriend and her struggle to build her own life in a new town, finding a job, a boyfriend, etc. This Australian film differs from others with similar topics by never taking th...( read more)
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August 7, 2008Best Aussie picture I've ever watched. Had a few digressions that I felt weren't helpful but this Shortland knew what she wanted. Abbie Cornish is also very convincin, portrayin blamelessness is quite a skill with such looks.
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June 6, 2008Absolutely brilliant and a joy to watch. The cast are amazing especially Cornish she just blew me away, Worthington very charming too it will be interesting to see him in T4 and James Camerons Avatar.
Somersault is a coming of age tale about 16yr old heidi who leaves home after ...( read more) -
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June 21, 2009A story about two lost souls who have issues with relationships. Storyline?s kinda bland, but cinematography, principal photography and music are really nice. The colours give it a romantic look and the music?s appropriate. I understood what the director was getting at, but someh...( read more)
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June 5, 2009Like a non-French (less confontational) Baise-moi, in that you think it's exploitative, but then you realise it's not directed by a man & you don't know what to think anymore.
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Critic Reviews
May 12, 2006
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
April 22, 2006
Marcy Dermansky, About.com
It's hard to think of another coming of age film, so dreamy and artfully photographed, that feels more like a horror movie. full review
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