The Sapphires (2013)

I loved this movie the actors were amazing, such great Aussie talent and gorgeous girls to boot. The setting in Vietnam showed the lighter side of war, which did occur when the musicians played and love affairs abounded. The story line was awesome and if people look up who the cummagunjarra people were they will find they were very story people who walked off a mission because their white over-sears were bully's. Aboriginals love music, I don't think Aussie's understand their love of music and why they are great musicians,its a highly recommended movie for people who want to learn about the aboriginal people. The first people of Australia.

"The Sapphires" is a look at Australia, and the world, in 1968. For those unaware of Australia's recent history, it is a fascinating look. The Whites didn't let the Aboriginals into their world, and now was when they were going to revolt. This movie is specifically about a singing group of four aboriginal sisters, who just wanted to sing.Success for them is hard to come by in Australia, but they meet up with a manager. Dave Lovelace (Chris O'Dowd) is a talent scout who is working himself out of business with his penchant for alcohol. But the girls have no one else to help them. O'Dowd provides the film with all of the humour in an otherwise serious drama.It has been said that 1968 was the year the world changed. And the film provides a very interesting point-of-view to that. In Australia, In the United States, and in Vietnam. Dave can secure the girls a tour in Vietnam. So they are off to the middle of a war-torn country seeking success and solace.Overall the story of The Sapphires, Australia's answer to The Supremes, is a happy and uplifting one. They face their fair share of hardships and dramatic upheavals, but if they can just sing, then a better Australia should be waiting for them.

The Sapphires was a pleasant surprise. The film's story line has me waiting for a sequel if the producers are gutsy enough to believe they have a devoted audience which I attest to being one of a loyal fan base. There are five (5) main characters in the film all who have terrific voices. If I had to pick the two main stars they would be Jessica Mauboy who plays the part of Julie the youngest of a three (3) singing sisters act, and Chris O'Dowd their beer slugging, down on his luck manager and booking agent. Chris O'Dowd plays Dave Lovelace, agent at large. Dave Lovelace's first encounter with the singing trio takes place at an Australian bar where the black singing trio lose out to a white singer with no talent due to prejudice. Dave agrees to manage the three sisters and their white skinned cousin Kay, played by Shari Sebbens. Gail, the mother hen big sister played superbly by Australian born actress Deborah Mailman, continues to bang heads with their manager Dave Lovelace, in her effort to watch over her two younger sisters, and white cousins' well being. Gradually we see Dave and Gail letting down their brick wall and constant arguments to having mutual respect for one another, and eventually falling madly in love with each other. It was a good script writer who pieced this true story of events together in a 103 minute movie. Inspired by a true story of two sets of sisters who are also cousins they travel to war torn Vietnam to sing for the American troops.This is where the films 1960's musical charm transpires and the four singers and their agent Dave Lovelace wow the soldiers with their soul music and dancing prowess. I was so impressed with the songs and stage presence of the Sapphires that I would love to see a movie sequel made. There is one particular scene in the film when Dave Lovelace is coaching the girls on how to sing with real soul that Dave's own singing prowess tells the audience that he should be on stage with the girls as well. If you enjoy a good film loosely based on a true story, with a terrific musical score than don't miss The Sapphires. I intend to buy the CD as well it was that good!I gave The Sapphires an 8 out of 10.

If there was any justice, this movie would destroy tripe like "The Butler" in the Oscar races. Since they both deal with racism, but this one isn't so ham fisted and preachy. This is a fun romp with great music and genuine heartfelt performances. Great characters and wonderful. I loved it. It may surprise people come March.What I most enjoyed about this movie is that, as an American, I got to see another part of racism that parrots our own. The insidious ways in which the "upperclass" continually find ways to gentrify a culture. This message is NOT overt though (like in "The Butler") It's subtle in it's slow burn. And these girls also face real problems. One is a single mother, another racked with guilt over the past, one that dreams of bigger stardom, and one that just loves seeing the world. This is an amazing ensemble that feels so real. The people feel real. The moments are recaptured on such a low budget scale, it's impressive. I marveled at their ingenuity and really happy I saw it. One of the best of the year.