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Hungry Ghosts (2020)
So bad....a missed opportunity
I was looking forward to this series as it was an exciting new approach in Australian film. The story line is an excellent base for a great series. But it has failed miserably to deliver a watchable series. I've given up after two episodes of trying to find a reason to continue. The screenplay is poorly written, the directing is woeful, the acting - from even well known and experienced actors - is stilted and the editing is amateurish. I've read published reviews and it seems to me that reviewers are trying very hard to support this series and Australian film, rather than critique it. That won't help build an industry. If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck.... I too want to see a thriving Australian film scene with actors getting a chance to perform and perfect their craft - but please don't fool yourself this is a good attempt. Its not - its cringeworthy. Watching grass grow is more satisfying....Hopefully the newish actors can take this as a development experience and go on to doing better work rather than listen to the published reviewers misleading them as to how good this is!