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9/10
Feel good Film, that leaves you walking away smiling.
lily-brown26 May 2022
Such a feel good film, that also raised important issues about diversity within Australian television.

Made me laugh and smile and was led by a very strong cast with some beautiful heart felt performances.
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10/10
Simple fun
jumbo-3481829 May 2022
Had a good time hearing all the songs. The actors had good chemistry and the pacing was fast.

It nice to see the director put her heart into this. Her sense of humour shows in the film. Anyone who wants a quick romantic comedy will like this.
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10/10
Cute, Funny and Heart-Warming Film
audreylamont10 October 2022
Nick, an aspiring actor, delivers flowers by day and works at his father's restaurant by night. A chance meeting with Tessa, the star of Nick's favourite TV show leads him on a journey to follow one's dreams in life and love.

Joy Hopwood delivers a truly uplifting story that not only focuses on diversity, but also highlights the challenges facing the entertainment industry today. The genuine connection between the cast shines through and leaves you with that warm and fuzzy feeling inside. Great songs, catchy tunes and a lovely reminder to enjoy life and cherish the special moments that bring us together.
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10/10
A Happy, Fun-loving Film that Warms the Heart
moirahorrocks11 June 2023
This is such a lovely story by Joy Hopwood, whose talent in choosing and casting the actors results in this gorgeous film. The actors are so credible and have a great connection with each other - beautifully matched. Comedy runs through the movie which adds another dimension to the tale of love and there is always a message in Joy's films. Life is short - you only one road to walk, so make the most of it!

The music is so appealing and the characters deliver authentic roles which keeps you wanting more and more.

It is highly recommended. You come out feeling happy! Highly recommend it! Joy is a star!
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10/10
Charming indie film
filmmaker-830707 October 2022
I watched this on AACTA streaming and thought that this was a charming and funny indie film.

The concept was definitely individually crafted with an amazing imaginative but uplifting vibe that translates onscreen. Being a lover of romantic comedies and musicals, this film is a saver on my faves list.

I have now researched this filmmaker and can see that she has a slate of films that I have now tracked online.

I hope that there will be many more films like this as our film industry needs more women (and men) filmmakers who champion diversity and have a vision that is broad and inclusive. I can see this one making the mainstream soon.

Thanks to all involved who made my viewing a feel good experience that leaves me in a good state of mind. Everyone who watches this must be open minded and just embrace its individuality.
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10/10
Best Aussie Rom Com musical
joho-539977 October 2022
Such an uplifting, feel good movie. I love the fun story and great cast. I love the Indian family and how Sarah supports her best friend Tessa. We need more films about female friendships like this one. The brotherly love is cool too. It tugs the heart strings but in a light hearted way.

Such an amazing indie film with a great message and a unique take on modern love. We need more films like this. The Indian dancing and songs are so catchy. West meets East! I look forward to the next film. It's a hidden treasure! I wish I saw this on the big screen.

Will this make it on the big screen again? If no please let us know.
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9/10
Quirky, funny film highlighting diversity
amyhuynh-2914110 December 2023
A hilarious film, recreating a Bollywood-esque theme in a non-Bollywood world. Director Joy Hopwood has left her signature mark in this quirky, over-the-top romantic comedy; the story clearly making the distinction of what is morally right and wrong across a number of social contexts.

Dilshan Rain as Adarsh Singh was very convincing as the "villainous" brother, leaving audiences seething. And Aileen Huynh as Sarah Chen, gave another great performance, exuding warmth and strength in her role as supportive friend and diversity advocate.

A feel-good story that highlights the need for diversity within the Australian entertainment industry.
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10/10
Fun cast and lots of heart
onewpc-7815113 April 2024
This was a really fun local production that showcased the best of Sydney. Get a life, alright presents an authentic and diverse Australian cast and delivers important messages without bashing them over your head. The musical numbers are eclectic and energising. The storyline is a classic but also offers fresh and unexpected twists including an international visit. I really enjoyed this film and I could tell the actors were all enjoying themselves on set which always delivers a wonderful energy in the performances. I was most blown away by the talent of Sukhraj Deepak - what a stellar delivery!
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10/10
Warms the heart
amadeo19747 June 2022
A lovely film with a great diverse cast. Well done!

We need more films like this in Australia to demonstrate that we are diverse country. Remember to support this film when it comes to Channel 9. Well done to the cast and crew!
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9/10
Delightful Aussie Rom-Com.
stephen-9678730 April 2023
Australian director Joy Hopwood's deliciously entertaining independent film is a labour of love, and it shows.

"Get a Life, Alright!" is an uplifting, funny tale of love and friendship, mixed with a refreshing Asian cultural twist, and sprinkled with a taste of catchy musical numbers.

The excellent performances and on-screen chemistry showcase the talented actors who come from diverse backgrounds. Joy combines all these ingredients to create a quirky, light-hearted romantic comedy, and reminds us of important life lessons.

Congratulations to cast and crew on a delightful Australian movie that champions cultural diversity.
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9/10
Funny, diverse and full of heart
danieljoshuabraid25 July 2023
Brilliant local work from emerging Australian based filmmaker Joy Hopwood. The cast works really well together and features a wide range of diverse and interesting characters. I really liked the songs created for this film, great lyrics and well executed.

It was great to see such a variety of actors come together for this project, there are quite a few stars in there that will be worth watching out for in the future. Special shout out to Aileen Huynh who stole the show.

Admittedly this production is working with quite a limited budget but it's incredible what the team has been able to create. Well worth a look to support the local industry.
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