Alicia I love this movie so much

Listonixio Fresh and Exciting

Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Kirandeep Yoder The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

PThirty6 I first saw this little sleeper years ago when my video store owner (THAT many years ago) recommended it. I watched it, and then I bought it to watch over and over again. I love Danny's story of reinvention. Who hasn't wanted at some point to discard their life and put on another? Danny's got a pretty boring life in suburban Australia when he decides to take to the skies in a chair tied with helium balloons. Somehow he survives a thunderstorm, only to land safely in the lush green town of Clarence. In Clarence, he meets Glenda, the town's only parking cop. Of course Rhys Ifans (Danny), and Miranda Otto (Glenda) are sensational, but so too is the impossibly adorable revelation Justine Clarke (Trudy). A charming, feel good movie. And the scenery is fabulous too. It really is never too late to change your life.

Rick Bennette The film starts off very slowly with what seems like an all too simple plot. The title suggests a mediocre film where the viewer might be led to think the only high point (pun intended) is Danny's launch into the air on a balloon laden deckchair. Admittedly, up until this event, I was tempted to remove the DVD from my player. But I'm glad I kept watching. The flying chair is only the vehicle which transports Danny to a new and exiting life where he is loved and respected. While the plot is simple, it's somewhat more involved than one might be led to think from the title. There is enough comedy and romance to hold the attention of viewers who enjoy this genre of film. There is a scene which shows the beauty of the Australian countryside that may tempt you with desire to visit this part of Australia.

disdressed12 what a gem this movie is.i had seen it advertised several times,and thought it would be boring.however,it happened to be on today,and there was nothing else on,so i thought i'd take a chance.boy,am i glad i did.this movie has a very original premise,great characters,good writing,and good acting.the movie basically tells the story of Danny Morgan(Rhys Ifans) a cement worker who finds out his girlfriend thinks very lowly of him and may have cheated on him.anyway,long story short,Danny ends up floating away in a deck chair to a new life.i won't say any more because i don't want to spoil it.let's just say Danny meets some new people and learns some life altering lessons.this is a romantic comedy of sorts,but 1 that most guys would appreciate and enjoy.the beautiful Miranda Otto plays the romantic interest. the romance isn't the heart of the movie,though.the movie is concerned more with the life of Danny(Ifans)and those who he meets on his travel.this is a small Australian movie,and it proves you don't need a huge budget or big name stars to make a movie work.but you do need an original story with likable characters,which this one has.if you have a chance to see this movie,i urge you to do so. 8/10

Sean Kearney I watched this movie with my wife the other night as a change of pace. To be honest, she did not get it and wanted to turn it off after 15 minutes. I almost agreed to do it, but one thought kept me from turning it off. I liked the main character. He sort of came across as a person that I would be friends with, and as such, I wanted to know what would happen to him.His adventures are fun, if perhaps a bit formulaic, and the outcome is never in doubt, but I never minded because to me, the movie was meant to be about the everyday life of an ordinary guy who made an unusual decision and in this regard the movie excelled.The acting is understated and convincing. The main and secondary characters are well written, perhaps a bit clichéd (I think this adds to the movie by keeping you focused on Danny).If you are looking for a fun lighthearted movie, give this one a chance. Be prepared, the movie takes a while to get going so make sure not to be hasty in your decision. BTW, at the end, my wife was also rooting for Danny, and her rating would be a 7.