The Dish is not a film you'll be shouting about afterwards, but it's certainly not one you'll be complaining about. It's about a small Australian community hosting the TV recording of the moon landings from the Southern Hemisphere. The film focuses around the four guys who run the giant dish that's being used. The film is very lightheartedly funny throughout, and it makes the film very watchable. I found the film very well scripted, with the jokes not coming across as over scripted or over performed. Similarly the film doesn't go overboard on exposition, giving hints, but lacking the common overindulgence of backstories. All the characters feel real, because nothing is really overblown. It's all very refreshing.
On top of all that, the shots of the dish are absolutely fantastic. They're lovingly and inventively done, and necessary to a film that takes place primarily indoors. I also really loved how they actually put the real moon landing footage in.
There's nothing mind blowing here, but it's a really nice tale and a really enjoyable watch. Everything about this film feels lovingly handled and it doesn't feel forced.
On top of all that, the shots of the dish are absolutely fantastic. They're lovingly and inventively done, and necessary to a film that takes place primarily indoors. I also really loved how they actually put the real moon landing footage in.
There's nothing mind blowing here, but it's a really nice tale and a really enjoyable watch. Everything about this film feels lovingly handled and it doesn't feel forced.