Blinder (2013)

After people at work were talking about this film...I thought it might be a great one to take my Footy Loving Husband along to! I actually enjoyed it a lot more then what i thought i would and the Husband LOVED it!! The clever way the story was told, kept you enthralled through out and the Director Richard Grey captured the feel of the local country footy club brilliantly...plenty of laughs and footy for the guys and drama with a bit of romance for the ladies.A great film for me is when all the loose ends of the story are tied up in the end and your seeing everything for a reason...this film accomplishes that perfectly...Another great Australian film and well worth watching 8/10 for me!! P.S Great Soundtrack!

I am not a footy fan but I loved this movie. It wasn't long ago when there was a similar scandal about photos taken at a party involving footballers so the content was relevant & not confined to football. Characters were believable, action exciting & acting excellent. As it ended I heard someone seated nearby say "That was good." The issues raised provided food for thought & much discussion for all. It gives an honest look at sporting clubs & the relationships that are formed in them. This is a microcosm of Australian society: those who want an easy ride, those who struggle to achieve, those who try to maintain integrity, those who prefer to pull down rather than build. There are not enough films that search the issues raised & show the harm that can come from a few silly decisions. It ought to sell well overseas as visually it was beautiful. I enjoyed the genuine "Australianness" of it: anyone overseas watching it will certainly see us as we are: mateship is not yet dead (forgive the pun!) but alive & kicking.

If your family loves sport, especially Aussie rules football and are involved at the local level, this is a great movie to share. Blinder gives you all the life lessons and emotions that come with being involved in a club. Friendship, relationships, family, love, loss, teamwork, boundaries, parties, drugs etc. How one moment can change your life and the life of those around you and shape your future. This movie will create a basis for healthy family discussions, especially teen children. Blinder would make a great book and a great tool to use in the school curriculum. I would recommend this movie to mothers, fathers, teens etc. The whole family will get something out of this. 9/10.

It's about time someone brought out a movie about our great game. All ages will enjoy this film there's something in it for everyone. Blinder is funny, gripping, real and captivating. I wish Angus Sampson played for my old club! The actors were believable and the footy scenes could not have been more spot on. We tend to forget what football is really about: teamwork, friendship, dedication, hard work etc. Blinder ticked every box and depicted football and it's connection within a local community perfectly. I have to say I was not expecting the twist at the end.. Having played footy I know football is more than just a game and Blinder interprets this flawlessly. Blinder is a 10/10 easy. Head to the cinemas and support this great Aussie flick!