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I rented Amy with hesitance after reading that it was an Australian movie, and to be quite honest with you, I am not a huge fan of the movies that are produced in my country. Amy, however, is a brilliant film which does not focus on the typical Australian stereotypes which have previously dominated the majority of Australian movies. Instead, it relies on fantastic acting, dry humour and an intriguing storyline to capture the audience's attention. As I watched, I found myself being drawn into the mystery of Amy, a young girl who became traumatised after watching an incident which is only revealed after her mother experiences flashbacks to the event in the middle of the movie. This particular scene is superbly acted by Rachel Griffiths, and precisely depicts why Amy has withdrawn herself into a world of silence. Amy is a fantastic film which showcases Australian film production at its very finest.

I was dragged in to this movie at the insistence of my friends. I expected it to be bad. I didn't expect it to be terrible. Credit must be given to the directors/writers for their original and even creative approach to the filming of the movie. More credit must given to the marketing team, however, for their ability to devise a campaign to actually make this movie look a little bit good.

Luckily I realized within the first 30 minutes that the film was a complete waste of time and money so I walked out and demanded a refund. The next day, the friends that had originally persuaded me to see the movie worshipped the ground I walked on. Stay at home and watch the news, it's better.