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One colleague, however, tries to help him through. Ray Gill
(Colin Friels) is a hard bitten old hack who is pretty much
going through the motions and while his heart isn't in condensing
books, he's so experienced and good at it the work is a breeze
for him.
His creative side is fired by keeping a file of the best
pieces he has had to chop out of a book so they are not lost.
One day he'll make a book of them.
And just who is the bloke who keeps bumping into Gary "The
nasty bastard with the spit"?
You will find out in The Illustrated Family Doctor,
a black comedy that Australian casts and crews seem able to
create with great regularity.
It follows Gary's struggles and the constant battering he
cops as everyone tells him what to do and how to live his
life. He knows his existence is ordinary but it isn't until
he stops asking others and listening to himself that he can
get on top of things.
Samuel Johnson is superb in the lead role. He is a likeable,
fragile yet at times gormless bloke who just keeps getting
bashed around the head by life.
Veteran Colin Friels is understatedly excellent as the jaded
Ray and the female members of the cast - Jessica Napier, Sacha
Horler, Kestie Morassi - are terrific.
The Illustrated Family Doctor is Kriv Stenders first
writing/directing effort and it has to be said his surreal
and delightfully black view on things is refreshing.
DVD Extras
Theatrical Trailer
Teaser Trailer
Photo Gallery
Cast & Crew Biographies
Conclusion: Movie 80% Extras: 15%
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