It's 1968 and four young Australian Aboriginal women Gail (Mailman), Julie (Mauboy), Kay (Sebbens) and Cynthia (Tapsell) aspiring to become famous singers, but due to the racism within their country sets their sights on performing for the U.S. troops in Vietnam during the war. They enlist the help of a local talent scout named Dave Lovelace (O'Dowd), a soul music scholar who must transform the women from local country western singers to sensational soul singers that soon will become a superstar females group that rivals The Supremes while entertaining the soldiers overseas. The group will learn thou that the price of fame does come with a cost as it pushes them to realize that while trying to survive the war, they must also overcome the indifference's among themselves as well as learning some lessons about love.
Reel Talk:
They say you can learn something everyday and this is the case about The Sapphires which is the true story about four Australian women who rose to stardom while entertaining the U.S. troops during the Vietnam War. This is another story about people who had an historical impact during a time period that you will not learn from the history books. For this film to be stacked with a bunch of unseasoned talents because for most, this is their first starring role in a big screen movie. Actually the only two faces that are recognizable are Chris O'Dowd and Tory Kittles from previous films. This also marks the freshman directorial debut for Wayne Blair who does an excellent job directing The Sapphires. This is a must see film that will have you laughing and dancing in your seat from the hot old school soundtrack. Also be sure to check out my interview that I had with director Wayne Blair and the songstress/actress Jessica Mauboy while they were in town to promote their movie.
Starring: Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell and Tory Kittles
Directed by: Wayne Blair
Rated: PG-13
I give it 5 corn dogs.
By: Corn Dog - The Reel Hustler
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