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Craig AdamsRhondda FindletonMartin SacksAden Young
DIRECTOR
David Elfick
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Love in Limbo (1993) is a English movie. David Elfick has directed this movie. Craig Adams,Rhondda Findleton,Martin Sacks,Aden Young are the starring of this movie. It was released in 1993. Love in Limbo (1993) is considered one of the best Comedy movie in India and around the world.
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An excellent coming of age film
I first saw Love in Limbo playing late on free to air TV about five years ago, and since then it's a movie I'll always remember warmly as one of those films you see and are forever influenced by. For the uninitiated, Australian film has a long history of making off-beat comedies about lovable losers, and Love in Limbo is a sterling example of this. Whilst Russel Crowe is the only name actor in it (although these days he's all a movie needs), the rest of the Aussie cast is good- he still steals the show as a nervous, nerdy, virgin loser though. The general premise is a lot like American Pie. A group of friends wanting to get laid and become men. As you'd expect, the entire movie focusses on this (with a sub-plot about the lead's mother and various other incidents), and is full of humorous situations that push it towards the inevitably sweet ending. If you enjoyed American Pie, don't expect this to be the same- but expect the same conventions to make appearances. Love in Limbo isn't a gross out romantic comedy- but it definitely has its share of laughs, fist pumping moments when the good guy wins, and the situations every guy, Australian or otherwise, can relate to. See it if you liked: American Pie, Almost Famous. Strengths: Good Aussie cast, easy to relate to, good perve value. Weaknesses: Predictable at points. My Rating: 8 out of 10
The boys can't help it either
Very funny technicolor-style 50s teen farce, LOVE IN LIMBO was released in 1993 in Perth and massacred by snarly local critics. As a result it staggered into other Australian cinemas briefly and unfortunately disappeared. The absolute joy of this charming fizzy pop movie is the lively comedy between the 3 main cast - the main one now being Russell Crowe in the part of a Scottish accountant-nerd, an acting stretch successfully far greater than anything else I have since seen him in, Oscars 'n' all. His flair for comedy is never been repeated as well as it is here; not that he is a comedian (except for VIRTUOSITY which is unintentional). Preceeding ROAD TRIP and American PIE by a full decade LOVE IN LIMBO recreates in Australia the on screen look of THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT and the leery loony fun of good natured modern teen comedies, but without the stickyness. A real find and a genuine delight. I hear a rumour a DVD might appear in the coming year. It will probably then find its much deserved market.
I was THERE
Cant believe it.... after all these years finally tracked this down.. it was meant to be named 'The Great Pretender' at production stage. I was living in Oz at time and through a friend was looking after one of the house locations through filming.... It was me that showed these guys how to speak Scottish and after all this time, I only realise now one was Russell Crowe !!! It has taken me all these years to track this down, was even unsure if it ever went to screen as I left Oz the following month after wrap up party. At that time Russell Crowe was not the demanded actor he is now and I had no idea it was him until I saw the previous comment then thought back to the days during filming..... amazing... Truly delighted with myself now !!!
Adorable movie--Russell Crowe is fantastic!
This is a very sweet coming-of-age movie, very funny, and Russell Crowe is amazing! Those who know him only from Gladiator will be surprised to see the range of his acting abilities. Arthur Baskin (his character) is one of the best onscreen nerdy virgins I have ever seen1 Watch this movie--how can we get it re-released in NTSC format?
Charming teen coming-of-age tale
1950's. Gawky teenager Ken Riddle (an excellent and engaging performance by Craig Adams) has a wealth of sexual knowledge, but has yet to lose his virginity. Ken is forced to join the workforce after he's thrown out of school for selling explicit drawings to students. At work Ken befriends the rowdy Barry (hunky Aden Young) and clashes with his uptight superior Arthur (a hilariously nerdy turn by a pre-stardom Russell Crowe). Meanwhile, smooth ladies man Max Wiseman (a delightfully dapper portrayal by Martin Sacks) courts Ken's attractive and available mother Gwen (well played by Rhondda Findleton). Director David Elfick, working from a witty script by John Cundill, relates the enjoyable episodic story at a zippy pace, offers a flavorsome evocation of the 50's period setting, maintains an amiable good-natured tone throughout, and astutely captures the awkwardness of adolescence. Moreover, the colorful characters are drawn with great warmth and affection while the humor stays on the right side of cheeky and racy (a visit to a bordello populated by catty and cranky prostitutes provides an uproarious comic highlight). Kudos are also in order for Stephen F. Windon's vibrant cinematography and the terrific golden oldies soundtrack. A real sleeper.