In 1930s Australia, Anglican clergyman Anthony Campion and his prim wife, Estella, are asked to visit noted painter Norman Lindsay, whose planned contribution to an international art exhibit is considered blasphemous. While Campion and Lindsay debate, Estella finds herself drawn to the three beautiful models sitting for the painter's current work, freethinking Sheela, sensual Pru and virginal Giddy..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 98 minutes
✓ Genre: Comedy, Drama
✓ Stars: Hugh Grant, Tara Fitzgerald, Sam Neill, Elle Macpherson, Portia de Rossi
✓ Director: Rachel Portman, Robert Jones, Hans Brockmann, Humphrey Dixon, John Duigan
The Sirens (1994) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Sirens (1994) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Sirens (1994) is staring with Hugh Grant, Tara Fitzgerald, Sam Neill, Elle Macpherson, Portia de Rossi, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Rachel Portman, Robert Jones, Hans Brockmann, Humphrey Dixon, John Duigan juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.