Eric Bana,
Franka Potente,
Kodi Smit-McPhee,
Marton Csokas,
Russell Dykstra
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Longtime Australian actor Richard Roxburgh makes his directorial debut with this adaptation of Raimond Gaita's acclaimed memoir, adapted for the screen by poet Nick Drake and starring Eric Bana, Frank... read more
DVD Release Date: April 22, 2008
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October 14, 2010Very moving, and there just never seems to be a dull moment. This is supposed to be a true story, also, which amazes me. At the end it tells you that the boy in the story grew up and did well in his life. Sheesh. If he can, anyone can because this family (this boy especially) wen... read more
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November 11, 2007Excellent, magnificent and emotional true story of the author Raimond Gaita's childhood of impossible love that celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son. Eric Bana makes an astonishing performance as Raimond's father, Romulus, and for Richard Roxburgh in his directi... read more
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December 23, 2008Here's an interesting movie that follows the life of Romulus and his family. As he deals with daily life, he realizes that his family is falling apart and his wife is on the verge of leaving him and all that is dear to him is his son. Eric Bana and Franka Potente stars. Worth see... read more
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April 27, 2008Make sure you've got some prozac on hand after this one because you will be depressed.
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April 11, 2011A beautiful slow-paced soliloquy about dedication, determination and loss. The The backdrop is the beautifully capturing the lush warm earth tones of the Australian countryside. The rich cinematography contrasts to the story of a father's life of solitude and desperation to build... read more
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February 5, 2008A very sad, touching film with fantastic performances by Bana, Csokas and newcomer Kodi Smit-McPhee, who achieves adorableness without being annoying. The cinematography is amazing, and some of the scenes are heartbreaking and disturbing at the same time.
Critic Reviews
February 29, 2008
Carina Chocano, Los Angeles Times
February 29, 2008
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
For all that it's well made and expertly acted, the film keeps its audience at arm's length, letting viewers observe without offering an emotional portal of entrance. Full Review
February 29, 2008
Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle
It's not clear what we're supposed to take away from the film. Full Review
February 29, 2008
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
The darkness of the story is counterbalanced by some of the most radiantly beautiful cinematography I've seen in a long time. Full Review
June 11, 2007
Russell Edwards, Variety
Helming bow by Oz thesp Richard Roxburgh predictably leaves actors plenty of room, but the literary tone and episodic structure rob the pic of dramatic momentum. Full Review
June 14, 2008
Amber Wilkinson, Eye for Film
Builds up an emotional head of steam that draws audiences towards it. Full Review
February 29, 2008
Brian Orndorf, eFilmCritic.com
The picture has a tranquil, gentle nature about it that's almost soothing, while offering examples of familial terror Roxburgh processes superbly...there's much to admire. Full Review
February 29, 2008
Geoff Berkshire, Metromix.com
Gaita clearly had a rough childhood, but while the tragedies of his young life pile up on screen the drama remains frustratingly inert. Full Review
February 28, 2008
Tim Grierson, L.A. Weekly
Romulus, My Father is a stacked deck determined to make you feel bad, but it rarely makes you feel anything else. Full Review
October 6, 2007
Sara Maria Vizcarrondo, Boxoffice Magazine
A beautiful mediation on the struggle of immigrants in Australia and the power of the father-son bond. Full Review
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