In the days before the July 19, 1969 space mission that marked humankind's first steps on the moon, NASA was working with a group of Australian technicians who had agreed to rig up a satellite interface. That the Aussies placed the satellite dish smack dab in the middle of an Australian sheep farm in the boondocks town of Parkes was just one of the reasons that NASA was concerned. Based on a true story, The Dish takes a smart, witty, comical look at the differing cultural att... (Full plot summary below)
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In the days before the July 19, 1969 space mission that marked humankind's first steps on the moon, NASA was working with a group of Australian technicians who had agreed to rig up a satellite interface. That the Aussies placed the satellite dish smack dab in the middle of an Australian sheep farm in the boondocks town of Parkes was just one of the reasons that NASA was concerned. Based on a true story, The Dish takes a smart, witty, comical look at the differing cultural attitudes between Australia and the U.S. while revisiting one of the greatest events in history.
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| VarietyDennis HarveyA feel-good comic ensembler that's hard to resist. |
| Houston ChronicleBruce WestbrookA warmly human story marked by humor, drama, a little romance and an ending that's preordained (though crises arise), yet also moving. |
| Detroit Free PressTerry LawsonThe Dish also does a nice job of evoking what 1969 was like for people who didn't live in San Francisco, Paris or even Melbourne, Australia. |
| Laramie Movie ScopeRobert RotenThe film expertly combines the charms of small town life with the grand adventures of space exploration and love. |
| Internet ReviewsSteve RhodesIt is the amazing but simple story of dedication that remains in your memory after you leave the theater. |
| Palo Alto WeeklyJeanne AufmuthSmall moments, bigger moments, and an adequate sense of just so. |
| Mark Reviews MoviesMark DujsikWe're given time to let the impact of this feat truly impact us. |
| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Jeff ViceWhat's perhaps most refreshing of all is the fact that the film never gets too drippy or sentimental, despite opportunities. |
| Boxoffice MagazineFrancesca DinglasanDelivers exactly what it promises: good-natured, fun fare. |
| Screen It!Jim JudySo entertaining that it will leave all but the most cynical of viewers giddy with delight and filled with the urge to run out and tell others about it. |
