Ruben Guthrie
Australia writer-actor Brendan Cowell turns his lauded play into a feature-length film, a fictional biopic of a creative ad man and party boy who attempts to give up booze after a drunken incident that snaps his relationship in half. Unfortunately, this sober stranger rubs his family and friends the wrong way…
- Director:
- Brendan Cowell ('The Outlaw Michael Howe')
- Writer:
- Brendan Cowell
- Cast:
- Patrick BrammallAbbey LeeAlex DimitriadesJack ThompsonRobyn Nevin
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Giles Hardie
flicksRuben Guthrie is not perfect. It is short, sharp, funny – laugh-out-loud funny - bold, rude, showy, loud, clever, original, witty, smart and very impressive to look at. But it is not perfect, one suspects, because it realises all of those other qualities are far more important to aim for in terms of pleasing an audience.
Ruben Guthrie - The poor upperclass boy who can't control his priviledged life....boo hoo
This was a precocious attempt to take viewers into the depths of struggling with alcohol addiction.......However, we end up with something far less. The stage adaptation was a stinker. The dialogue just didn't flow nor did the comedy or the moments of empathy. The characters weren't believable and the movie ended up representing a parody of an Australian...
Variety
pressThe dark side of Aussie drinking culture is examined in helmer Brendan Cowell's entertaining adaptation of his hit play.
Urban Cinefile
pressAs high spirited as the subject matter, delving into the social pressures surrounding the drinking culture and its effects on life, love and family
The Guardian
pressAs an ad man in AA, Patrick Brammall convinces in Brendan Cowell’s film debut, whose glossy cynicism comes from a thoughtful place – the theatre.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressBehind the comedy, amid the swirl of brand names, the loneliness at the heart of his struggle with alcohol is thought-provoking. At least until the festival party beckons. Now where's the bar?
SBS
pressDespite Brammall’s best efforts, it’s hard to latch onto Ruben as a figure of empathy.
Hollywood Reporter
pressNot amusing enough to get away with its titular character’s utter objectionableness.
ABC
pressSails breezily along with terrific dialogue, great performances and an extremely relatable story. It's excellent contemporary entertainment.
Flicks, Giles Hardie
flicksRuben Guthrie is not perfect. It is short, sharp, funny – laugh-out-loud funny - bold, rude, showy, loud, clever, original, witty, smart and very impressive to look at. But it is not perfect, one suspects, because it realises all of those other qualities are far more important to aim for in terms of pleasing an audience.
Variety
pressThe dark side of Aussie drinking culture is examined in helmer Brendan Cowell's entertaining adaptation of his hit play.
Urban Cinefile
pressAs high spirited as the subject matter, delving into the social pressures surrounding the drinking culture and its effects on life, love and family
The Guardian
pressAs an ad man in AA, Patrick Brammall convinces in Brendan Cowell’s film debut, whose glossy cynicism comes from a thoughtful place – the theatre.
Sydney Morning Herald
pressBehind the comedy, amid the swirl of brand names, the loneliness at the heart of his struggle with alcohol is thought-provoking. At least until the festival party beckons. Now where's the bar?
SBS
pressDespite Brammall’s best efforts, it’s hard to latch onto Ruben as a figure of empathy.
Hollywood Reporter
pressNot amusing enough to get away with its titular character’s utter objectionableness.
ABC
pressSails breezily along with terrific dialogue, great performances and an extremely relatable story. It's excellent contemporary entertainment.
Ruben Guthrie - The poor upperclass boy who can't control his priviledged life....boo hoo
This was a precocious attempt to take viewers into the depths of struggling with alcohol addiction.......However, we end up with something far less. The stage adaptation was a stinker. The dialogue just didn't flow nor did the comedy or the moments of empathy. The characters weren't believable and the movie ended up representing a parody of an Australian...
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