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Release Date: 11 February, 2003 Retail Price: $14.98 OUR Price: $12.99 You SAVE: $1.99! Cast: |
Rain Reviews
Have all I want. Simple enough? Whole lot more thinking of.
FAMILY TIES ARE COMPLICATING:
The point of this whole film: the crux, the message, the morale is your family is more important than having affairs with strangers you barely know. That is the tragic lesson, a fable for the new millenium.
PRIVATE UNIVERSE/KARE KARE:
The family in this film thought they could find happiness in buying a small beach house, in a small tranquil town amongst stunning nature elements. They were wrong. The isolation and mundaneity of everyday life is exemplified x 1011 here. If you thought surburban life was boring, think again. There was nothing to do for the character excepts revert to primal cravings.
MOST OF ALL IT'S MUSIC TAKING ME:
The soundtrack of this film is mainly done by Neil Finn, from Crowded House & Split Enz and brother of Tim. This, as well as the cinematography, is the highlight/main selling point of the film. It showcases Finn can transgress any musical genre, with skill, grace and FINese. Sadly and commercially the CD soundtrack is scarcely available in retail shops, let alone here on Amazon, so if you want a copy scout eBay and second hand record stores.
I HAVE ALL I WANT IS THAT SIMPLE ENOUGH? WHOLE LOT MORE I'M THINKING OF:
The DVD is quite dissapointing, I would have purchased it if it came with commentaries (especially by Neil Finn or Christine Jeffs). There was no subtitles (to clarify the NZ accents) and is a single layer disc. Maybe in the future they could release a special edition so please support this film by buying your copy on Amazon and other retail shops. Other films similar to this are Lolita and The War Zone (Ireland), all dealing with teenage sexuality.
A KIWI GEM
Set during a lazy summer holiday alongside the New Zealand coast RAIN explores the dynamic relationship between mother and daughter. Thirteen-year-old Janey is entering adolescence when her primary role model, her mother, is frequently drunk and engaging in infidelity acts. Torn between swimming and fishing with her younger brother Jim and imitating her mother's actions Janey appears to have a duel persona throughout the film. While watching over Jim during one of her parent's loud music and booze parties Janey manages to sneak alcohol and cigs while spontaneously kissing boys. RAIN does an admirable job in exploring how Janey explores her new devious side influenced by her mother along with her devoted love to Jim. Unfortunately this DVD lacks any special features and as previously stated by another reviewer I fail to comprehend the significance of the title (or maybe I'm thinking too hard). Although a couple of the plot developments were predictable it didn't deter too much from my enjoyment of this film. RAIN is a worthwhile film as Janey's troubles easily transcend national borders and is relevant to both girls and women across the globe. Enjoy!
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