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Drama set in Australia about sibling rivalry standing in the way of a young man's dreams to pursue what he loves -- surfing. Cast:Lachlan Buchanan, Xavier Samuel, Reshad Strik, Anthony Hayes, Shane JacobsonDirector:Dan CastleRelease Date:May 1, 2009DVD Release:August 25, 2009From:Jour De FeteLength:1 hr 47 min
Newcastle played in limited release to very good reviews that at the same time were mixed. • Kevin Thomas wrote in the Los Angeles Times, "...captivating... that rarity, a surfer film in which its story and its people count for more than its surfing sequences, exciting as they are." More Reviews Below...
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (2 Reviews)
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: OUTSTANDING "...captivating... a surfer film in which its story and its people count for more than its surfing sequences, exciting as they are... a beautiful film, charged with energy and sensitivity."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 265 words, 05/01/09
Chuck Wilson, LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "Writer/director Dan Castle and his cast aren't afraid to explore tough topics, including the awkwardness of sex (frankly staged) and the open homosexuality of Fergus."(See all of Chuck Wilson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 211 words, 04/30/09
KEY CITIES (1 Review)
Tom Keogh, Seattle Times: WEAK(cg) "A glum and slack family drama... punctuated by bright bursts of dreamy surfing images, but not enough to make the film rewarding... None of it is compelling, and the overall story is loose and patchy, like a poor, straight-to-DVD potboiler."(See all of Tom Keogh's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 209 words, 05/08/09
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
Chuck Wilson, LA Weekly: VERY GOOD "Writer/director Dan Castle and his cast aren't afraid to explore tough topics, including the awkwardness of sex (frankly staged) and the open homosexuality of Fergus."(See all of Chuck Wilson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 211 words, 04/30/09
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: OUTSTANDING "...captivating... a surfer film in which its story and its people count for more than its surfing sequences, exciting as they are... a beautiful film, charged with energy and sensitivity."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 265 words, 05/01/09
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
Unattributed, Daily Variety: MODERATE "...it certainly looks good, even while the pivotal tragedy is unfolding amid an orgy of underwater shots, careless youth and unresolved resentments. 'Newcastle' is a bit of a soap which, when combined with this much water, tends to wind up a bit thick."(See all of Unattributed's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 466 words, 05/08/08
Megan Lehmann, Hollywood Reporter: WEAK "Sun-drenched and hormonally charged... boasts an almost fetishistic amount of teenage skin. But dramatically it's a wipe out. Its musty dysfunctional-family storyline stands in stark contrast to the breezy fun of the visuals..."(See all of Megan Lehmann's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 418 words, 06/30/08
Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: OUTSTANDING "...captivating... a surfer film in which its story and its people count for more than its surfing sequences, exciting as they are... a beautiful film, charged with energy and sensitivity."(See all of Kevin Thomas's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 265 words, 05/01/09
28.5 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Newcastle's reviews are separated by an average 28.5 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Newcastle (6 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Newcastle's reviews cover 5.8% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 1,780 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 297 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 8 Days Before Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Newcastle's reviews on average broke 8 days before opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Newcastle's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
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