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30 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 83Portland OregonianM. E. RussellPortland OregonianM. E. RussellThe movie unfolds in the uplifting manner you'd expect, but its real pleasures lie in its terrific '60s pop-soul soundtrack and especially in its frequently funny performances.
- 80EmpireAnna SmithEmpireAnna SmithThere are undeniable flaws, from cheesy dialogue to neglected subplots. But there’s something so lovable about The Sapphires’ enthusiasm, and powerful about its moments of tenderness.
- An exuberant celebration of Aboriginality that fizzes with humor and heart; its soulfulness goes beyond the embrace of a jukebox full of Motown, Stax and Atlantic Records hits.
- 63McClatchy-Tribune News ServiceRoger MooreMcClatchy-Tribune News ServiceRoger MooreThere’s more than a hint of the ‘90s Roddy Doyle adaptation “The Commitments” in all this – people far removed from Memphis and Detroit connecting to soul music on a spiritual level.
- 60The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawIt's an amiable film with some great musical moments and the classic "growing success" montage showing them on the road in south-east Asia. On music, identity and race, the film has a big beating heart in the right place.
- 60Total FilmTotal FilmA feelgooder spiced by social conscience, this is one of those underdog productions with potential to punch well above its weight.
- 58The PlaylistKevin JagernauthThe PlaylistKevin JagernauthIt's enjoyable and toe-tapping for what it is, but it's also extremely lightweight stuff.
- 38Slant MagazineSlant MagazineWayne Blair isn't interested in historical complexity or subtext, just the seamless flow of Hollywood-style storytelling that lazily connects one musical number to the next.