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Sample People [2000]
starring: Kylie Minogue, Ben Mendelsohn, Simon Lyndon, David Field, Paula Arundell
directed by: Clinton Smith

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Binding: DVD
EAN: 5031932106428
Format: PAL
Label: Ilc Entertainment
Manufacturer: Ilc Entertainment
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Ilc Entertainment
Region Code: 2
Release Date: March 24, 2003
Running Time: 96 minutes
Studio: Ilc Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
Sales Rank: 23240

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Really pleasantly surprised by this, a must-see
Barcode: 5031932106428

I went into this film as a massive Kylie fan, but aside from knowing she was in it, i knew very little else as to what to expect. What i found was something completely enchanting. Sample People is instant, fun, quirky and possesses a rough, pieced together nature to it which i found fascinating.

I've seen this film compared to Pulp Fiction, and in terms of its multi character driven story and gunpoint showdown in a shop, it does have many similarities, but the overall feel of the film is generally pretty different. On the outlook it's got a gritty urban vibe to it that counterplays brilliantly against a kind of colourful Fifth Element style quirkiness with some delightful dashes of comedy thrown ... Read More:

Rating:

- Excellent Piece of Cinema
I think this was an excellent and acurate portrayal of the lives of twenty-somethings in a seedy inner city area. It reminded me a lot of my home, Brixton in London.

The acting was weak in parts, notably the interactions between Jess (Kylie Minogue) and Andy (Simon Lyndon),mainly due to a weak script. But on their were some excellent performances. Paula Arundell (Cleo), Ghandi Macintyre (Phill) and Nathan Page(Len) all gave good performances. I would like to have seen more from Nathalie Roy (DJ Lush Puppy) whose part should have been bigger.

The Soundtrack was amazing as was the camera direction and the genreal atmosphere of the film.

Rating:

- A Bloody Good FIlm
If you want a mastabatory aid for you "Miss Minogue" fantasy do not buy this film, You will be disappointed! If on the other hand you want a cult Australian CLASIC on a par with "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" then this is for you.

It is compulsory that the first time you watch this film you watch it twice. The first time it will feel a little confusing and crowed, but on a second watching it blossoms like a flower.

The sound track is excessively good, fitting the context and mood of each moment with a disturbing subtlety. The camera work is rich and absorbing almost to the point of distraction. The Storey is compelling, leaving you content with a feeling that friends and lovers are all that count. The acting is good to ... Read More:

Rating:

- Not So Bad
The most annoying feature about thid DVD is the fact it is advertised as solely a Kylie film. Although a good performance she is by far the main character. However, i thought it was a good film. Australian films tend to be slightly more quirky than the mainstream hollywood films (Precilla Queen of the Desert), this film offers a different perspective on the world of clubbing etc. However, it lacks the character depth (whether intentional or not) that it needs. Kylie's character could have been developed alot more, as could "len" and "DJ Lush Puppy" instead we are rushed to the end. Some good acting shouldn't go unrecognised.a good effort....

Rating:

- very disappointing
On its release in oz, i gather this film was well recieved as an alternative look at the clubbing underworld....... Here in the UK it has been promoted solely as Kylie's film, which it isnt... She is rarely on screen, and although her performance is her best so far on film (not much to live up to with cut, biodome and streetfighter as ur previous releases!) its not worth getting just for her.
I tried to figure out just what i didnt like about this film and the list was endless.......v.poor final editing wrecks the whole film, generally poor acting, no depth of characters and v.annoying, repetitive music.
Kylie obviously has some acting ability in her, i only hope she chooses more wisely in future........

DVD : Sample People [2000]