Benny Lee,
Rose Byrne,
Miranda Richardson,
Garry McDonald,
Christopher Stollery
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Australian playwright Tony McNamara makes his directorial debut with the offbeat comedy The Rage in Placid Lake, adapted from his own play The Cafe Latte Kid. In his first feature film, indie rocker B... read more
DVD Release Date: April 18, 2006
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December 15, 2007Somewhat silly movie. After being picked on his whole school existence, Placid Lake decides to starts work in a 9-5 job just to spite his hippie parents. Placid's best friend (Gemma) seems to know him better than Placid does himself. The Aussie accents give away the origin of ... read more
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January 23, 2009fb1144932598A terrific coming of age story about a kid who really doesn't fit in anywhere. A brilliant look at finding one's place in the world. Placid Lake (Ben Lee) is a goofy, free-spirited, creative kid who tries to make it in the corporate world and to suppress his artistic side. His BF... read more
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September 11, 2006One of my favorites, if not my favorite, of the film movement filmes. A quirky Australian film.
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April 16, 2009if all aussie humor is like this, than i love it!! i was laughing out loud within the first 5 minutes. placid is a character we can all identify with.
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March 15, 2009Hilarious story of a boy "rebelling" from his alterna upbringing with a conventional job. Clever and creative. Cute love story too.
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February 3, 2009I caught this on PBS one day, almost be accident. After watching 15 minutes of it, I was convinced that what I had just seen had to be the strangest ending to a film ever made. Turns out I had actually just watched the FIRST 15 or so minutes of the film. It started off crazy and ... read more
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January 20, 2007An artsy comedy with satirical depth. Effective on all counts - what more could you ask for? In light of the offbeat storyline, I found that I even enjoyed the cute ending. Definitely recommended viewing!
Critic Reviews
May 28, 2004
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
May 28, 2004
Stephen Cole, Globe and Mail
An amiable film comedy that leaves you feeling good as opposed to feeling for your wallet. Full Review
May 21, 2004
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
What's missing from McNamara's film is right there in the title: the anger that cauterizes teen-movie glibness and burns down to the heart of the matter. Full Review
November 19, 2003
Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter
Polished and dark, but upbeat.
April 2, 2005
Matthew Turner, ViewLondon
Lee makes an engagingly laid-back lead and a bespectacled Rose Byrne is adorable as the geeky girl-next-door. Full Review
January 30, 2005
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
There's an amusingly askance approach to the whole coming-of-age process that keeps us engaged. Full Review
May 28, 2004
Jim Slotek, Jam! Movies
A feel-good movie with some enjoyably deranged turns. Full Review
May 21, 2004
Paul Sherman, Boston Herald
Presents the business world as a caricature without bringing fresh comic twists to a much-lampooned subject. Full Review
February 3, 2004
Dan Jardine, Cinemania
Too broad and ridiculous to be an effective satire Full Review
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