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Turning, The (15)

Drama

A collection of short films based on stories by Australian writer Tim Winton.


The critical consensus

With so many shorts jostling for attention, this is inevitably a mixed bag. But as a showcase for so much Aussie talent, there’s much to admire here.

***(*)(*)James Mottram, Total Film, 26/01/2015

Subsequent viewings will result in deeper understanding but The Turning is spellbinding from first look. An exquisite piece of visual art, it both celebrates and transcends its masterful source material, and reminds us of the majesty of cinema.

****(*)Nikki Baughan, The List, 02/02/2015

Hopefully, the shorts in The Turning will find life outside of this relentless package.

**(*)(*)(*)Sophie Monks Kaufman, Little White Lies, 05/02/2015

Adapting Winton for the screen is a worthwhile creative project, but this truncated collection doesn’t come together.

**(*)(*)(*)Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 05/02/2015

As in most portmanteau films, the tone isn't consistent but the collection includes some very fine work.

***(*)(*)Geoffrey MacNab, The Independent, 06/02/2015

This severely truncated theatrical release leaves too many connections unmade. The full 172-minute version will be on DVD in April.

***(*)(*)Mark Kermode, The Observer, 08/02/2015

It’s a patchwork affair, with the emphasis on patchy.

***(*)(*)Siobhan Synnot, The Scotsman, 09/02/2015

Where and when?

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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