A MONTH OF SUNDAYS

A MONTH OF SUNDAYS

Anthony LaPaglia returns to the big screen in this Australian comedy about a real estate agent whose life has stagnated. Fate intervenes when he receives a call from a lady (Julia Blake) who claims to be his mother (who has passed on) which leads to an unlikely but therapeutic friendship.

This is quintessentially a film which accentuates that an established cast doesn’t necessarily translate to quality cinematic viewing, as there are many evident flaws which disappoint.

Veteran actress Julia Blake is undeniably the highlight of the film, radiating brilliance in every scene she appears in, and is the reason the blossoming friendship between her and La Paglia’s character is welcoming and believable.

Adversely the film seems contrived, lacks substance and moves at a laborious pace bordering on tedious. Extremely mild on laughs, the annoying narration and jazzy musical score also downgrade the film.

All these factors lead to a somewhat unmoving audience response to the potentially emotionally charged scenes in the finale.

The conclusion to a sub-plot involving a couple who desperately want to purchase a home is uplifting and one of the few high points of the film. (MMo)

**1/2

 

 

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