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 DVD cover for Hating Alison Ashley |
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| Directed by | Geoff Bennett |
| Produced by | Elizabeth Howatt-Jackman |
| Written by | Novel: Robin Klein Screenplay: Christine Madafferi |
| Starring | Delta Goodrem Saskia Burmeister Tracy Mann Richard Carter Rachael Carpani Craig McLachlan |
| Music by | Cezary Skubiszewski |
| Release date(s) | 17 March 2005 |
| Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Hating Alison Ashley is a 2005 Australian comedy film based upon the 1984 novel of the same name produced by Elizabeth Howatt-Jackman and directed by Geoff Bennett. It was filmed in Kinglake West,Victoria, Australia and Docklands Studios Melbourne
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[edit] Plot
The film stars Saskia Burmeister, as Erica "Yuk" Yurken, an adolescent brunette who fantasises about a better life and stardom; and Delta Goodrem as her school rival Alison Ashley.
At school, Erica is not very popular. She sits alone in class, but when Alison arrives, it all changes. Erica at first is desperate to be Alison's friend but soon changes her mind, and they then become rivals.
They continuously have arguments throughout the year, especially when Erica kisses Barry, Alison's love interest, but, eventually, the two become friends at camp when Erica discovers that Alison doesn't live the perfect life she imagined.
[edit] Box office
The movie performed very poorly at the box office. It could be blamed in the raising of the characters ages from the novel (to suit Goodrem's real-life age). Burmeister got good reviews for her performance[1][2][3] as well as an AFI nomination for best actress,[4] while Goodrem generally received negative reviews for her performance.[5][6][7][8]
Hating Alison Ashley grossed $2,085,751 at the box office in Australia.[9]
[edit] Cast
- Saskia Burmeister as "Erk" Erica "Yuk" Yurken. Throughout the film, Erica is seen as a jealous, attention-seeking and rude. Though at times Erica's energy is put to good use like whilst writing the school play.
- Delta Goodrem as Alison Ashley, who is beautiful and smart. Alison may be both, but one of her weakness is the fact that she is neglected by her own over-worked and controlling mother.
- Jean Kittson as Ms. Nigella Belmont, who is strict and slightly slutty. She runs her class by fearing the students and constantly tearing them down as a way of proving them weak.
- Tracey Mann as Mum (Yurken), who is loving but cluless. She often indulges in cheap, revealing clothes and is completely devoted to being a house mother. She also has a boyfriend named Lennie Grubb who lives next door.
- Richard Carter as Lennie Grubb, who is self-absorbed but loving. He often laughs at his own jokes (often un-funny ones), and tries to suck up to Erica to win her approval.
- Craig McLachlan as Jeff Kennard, who is goofy and ridiculous, and always posing as manly (not fooling any one) as a way of impressing Ms. Belmont. He constantly gets bullied by Barry Hollis, a troubled student.
- Rachael Carpani as Valjoy Yurken, who fiesty and skanky, She often targets Erica as a self-esteem boost and wears very revealing clothing. Always clubbing and going out, she never invites her sister or even speaks to anyone unless its in a threatful way.
- Holly Myers as Ms. Lattimore.
- Anthony Cleave as Harley Yurken, who grows drugs unintentionally. He usually sleeps out in the backyard in his hammock.
- Abigail Gudgeon as Jedda Yurken, who thinks she is a horse. She annoys both of her older sisters Erica and Valjoy.
- Alexander Cappelli as Barry Hollis, who is mysterious and slightly dicky. Barry often targets Erica, a reason to believe he likes-likes her. He's a smoker, but his cigarettes are always confiscated by Ms. Belmont.
- Babs McMillan as Mrs. Orlando, the sick bay attendant.
- William Ten Eyck as Mr. Cheale
- Frank Bren as Mr. Nicholson
- Leah De Neise as Crystal, who is self-obsessed and judgmental. She considers herself gorgeous and has a strong friendship with Nicole.
- Noosha D'Cruze as Nicole, who is snooty and likes junk food, and very similar to her bestie, Crystal.
- Katie Fitchett as Margeart Collins, who is dumb and stupid. She always trusts wrong people and is often mindless when speaking.
- Fabio Motta as Oscar
- Lucy Gould as Lucy
- Brooke Tomlinson as Vicky
- André De Vanny as Tom
- Jonathan Burton as Chook
- Justin Fenech as Justin
- Rachel Jessica Tan as Sarah
- Maria Angelico as Sophie
- Mark Benedicto as Muzza
- James Sorensen as James
- Damien Bodie as Damo
[edit] Music
The following are the tracks from the released Hating Alison Ashley soundtrack by various artists. It mostly features Australian artists such as Amiel, Gabriella Cilmi and The Dissociatives
- "Stockholm Syndrome" - Blink-182
- "Mr Es Beautiful Blues" - The Eels
- "Don't Tell Me" - Gabriella Cilmi
- "Maybe" - Daniel Merriweather (feat. Lee Sissing)
- "Green Eyed World" - The Blips (feat. Amiel)
- "Cyclone" - Dub Pistols
- "Trashed" - Jacket
- "Lifting The Veil From The Braille" - The Dissociatives
- "Come Clean" - Hilary Duff
- "Sorry" - Gabriella Cilmi
- "I See You Baby" - Groove Armada
- "Lighthouse" - The Waifs
- "Mini Morris Parts 1 And 2" - Cezary Skubiszewski and Paul Mac
- "Shining Bright" - Karishma
[edit] Trailer
The trailer for Hating Alison Ashley depicts rich girls who have a very comfortable life. The uniform shown is of Genazzano FCJ College in Kew, Victoria.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Hating Alison Ashley". The Oz Film Database. Murdoch University, School of Media Communication & Culture. http://wwwmcc.murdoch.edu.au/ReadingRoom/film/dbase/2006/hating1.html. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
- ^ Bennett, Geoff (24 March 2005). "Movie Reviews: Hating Alison Ashley (PG)". The Northern Rivers Echo. http://www.echonews.com/1112/movie_reviews.html. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
- ^ "Hating Alison Ashley introducing the comedy genre.(A MIDDLE YEARS TEACHER RESOURCE)". Australian Screen Education. 22 June 2006. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-13743813_ITM.
- ^ "ACTF News". Australian Children's Television Foundation. http://www.actf.com.au/news/actf_news.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
- ^ Yench, Belinda (2005 (Issue 51)). "Tweens love Alison Ashley". The Blurb. http://www.theblurb.com.au/Issue51/HAA.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0402247/
- ^ Pomeranz, Margaret. "Hating Alison Ashley". At the Movies (ABC). http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s1316314.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
- ^ http://www.impactservices.net.au/movies/hatingalisonashley.htm
- ^ Film Victoria - Australian Films at the Australian Box Office
