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The Gift That Gives (2024)
An enjoyable rom-com that places iconic Sydney in the spotlight
Firstly, Joy Hopwood is a powerhouse filmmaker and artist in her own right. Her vision of promoting inclusive cinema featuring a culturally diverse cast (inclusive of LGBTQI+ cast members) is to be celebrated.
The Gift That Gives places the picturesque and iconic Sydney Harbour in the spotlight. The film showcases the beauty of a city that often falls under the radar, unlike many of its Northern Hemisphere city counterparts, such as Los Angeles or New York. This means that the film also advocates for a snowless Christmas theme which is very rarely shown in most holiday-themed productions. Typically, snow and Christmas are seen as synonymous, and this film refreshingly challenges that narrative.
The storyline is easy to follow and doesn't overstate itself in its unfolding of events. It gives insight into the lives of a family living in Sydney from a comedic perspective and provides an easy watch for the audience. The film maintains a consistent rhythm with a few highs and lows throughout, a key moment being that of the art class scene.
Congratulations again to the cast and crew!