Director Rachel Perkins does a fine job of retaining the exuberance of the stage production while incorporating new elements that only cinema can provide. In the 1990s, I had enjoyed the stage musical written by Broome musician/playwright, Jimmy Chi, but was intrigued as to how it might be adapted to the big screen. The movie tells the story - in song, dance and dialogue - of an aboriginal boy's escape from a Catholic boarding school in Perth in the 1960s and misadventures with hippies (Missy Higgins and Tom Budge) and Uncle Tadpole (Ernie Dingo) in a 'Kombi' Campervan on his journey back to his sweetheart in hometown, Broome, pursued by the relentless Father Benedictus (Geoffrey Rush). Reviewed by AtomicAce 7 /10 Aboriginal musical romp - Great cast, catchy tunes, good funīRAN NUE DAE (aboriginal speak for 'Brand New Day') is a joyous musical romp which celebrates Australia's indigenous culture. I reckon the reason this quirky movie is so interesting is that it defies genre, unlike another poster that didn't seem to enjoy it because it didn't seem to fit a pre-defined mould. Go see it with no preconceptions and enjoy. The sum of the collaborative efforts is far greater than the individual parts. It delivers in the true Indigenous philosophy of a collaborative effort. Clearly, Geoffrey Rush is a standout, as with anything he delivers on screen. My 17 year old daughter who I thought would seriously savage the movie came out saying she really enjoyed it. That being said, I was in a cinema 80 per cent full and there was standing applause at the end by some. So I suppose you could say that I am more inclined to be supportive of this movie than not. I also have met and enjoyed a bit of time many years ago with Uncle Tadpole, Ernie Dingo. Hell, even though I haven't met Jess Mauboy personally, I know some people who were/are important in her life. Given the Indigenous population in Darwin where I live and the proximity of us to Broome there was always going to be some forgiveness for the inherent weaknesses in the movie. I am northern European heritage but even I wanted to be an Aborigine for a day (watch the movie and you will know what I am talking about). I was pleasantly surprised by the movie and thoroughly enjoyed its humour and wackiness. I watched this film with little knowledge of its content apart from a vague recollection that there was a play by the same name from many years ago. Reviewed by lzagorsk-1 7 /10 a quirky and surprisingly enjoyable flick

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