
The film is set in a house occupied by a collection of social misfits. The main storyline is that of a strange musician's relationship with a girl, their drug use and his band. These events are surrounded by a chaotic myriad of sub-plots. A homicidal chainsaw maniac's lust for his machine and a T.V station's offer of money in return for a piece of the Skylab satellite that has fallen to earth are just two. The film is composed of small fragments in the lives of its inhabitant... (Full plot summary below)
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The film is set in a house occupied by a collection of social misfits. The main storyline is that of a strange musician's relationship with a girl, their drug use and his band. These events are surrounded by a chaotic myriad of sub-plots. A homicidal chainsaw maniac's lust for his machine and a T.V station's offer of money in return for a piece of the Skylab satellite that has fallen to earth are just two. The film is composed of small fragments in the lives of its inhabitants, each following onto the next, sometimes overlapping and ending in tragedy.
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| Eye for FilmJennie KermodeFew films connect with the punk experience like Dogs In Space, a slice of life in Seventies Melbourne that brings together all the major concerns of its era. |
| Cinema AutopsyThomas CaldwellEnergetic, youthful, frequently hilarious and ultimately so sad, Dogs in Space is an Australian counter-culture classic. |
| Film ThreatClint MorrisAn inspired, unremittingly entertaining musical....a bit of timeless pop for your player |
| User ReviewAngela PGreat movie...really showcased Michael's acting ability. Quirky, funny and poignant. |
| User ReviewDonna'n'Alistair Ai'M NOT SURE MANY PEOPLE HAVE SEEN THIS MOVIE I LOVE IT IT IS ONE OF MY ALLTIME FAVOURITES IT'S AUSTRALIA AT IT'S BEST |
| User ReviewIan FThe only film that has never bored me, wish others would see it for the genius that it is |
| User ReviewLiza FSuch a cool movie, reminds me of living in inner Sydney in my late teens/early twenties. Richard Lowenstein also directed a couple of Crowded House videos. |
| User ReviewAlison Cone of the best films ever made, funny, quirky and dark. |
| User ReviewPrivate UI loved this movie Michael did such a great job! |
| User ReviewLaurance PThis sound track kicks ass - the last song that plays during the credits is not on the record -- a different version of Win/Lose I loved the movie |