The Sum Of Us
MGM/UA (1994)
Comedy, Drama, Family, Queer Themes/Interest, Romance
In Collection
#674
6*
Seen ItYes
(6/25/2017 Home)
IMDB   7.3
100 mins Australia / English
DVD  Region 1   US - R
Russell Crowe Jeff Mitchell
Jack Thompson Harry Mitchell
Paul Freeman George
Helen Williams Brother's Wife
Sally Cahill Greg's Mother
Deborah Kennedy Joyce Johnson
John Polson Greg
Michael Burgess Foreman
Mick Campbell Footballer
Julie Herbert Mary
Des James Football Coach
Mitch Matthews Gran
Joss Moroney Young Jeff
Donny Muntz Ferry Captain
Jan Adele Barmaid
Ross Anderson Gardener
Bob Baines Greg's Father
Stuart Campbell Leather Man
Graham Drake Leather Man
Rebekah Elmaloglou Jenny Johnson
Walter Kennard Barman
Elaine Lee Woman on Train
Jan Merriman Nurse
Lola Nixon Desiree
John Rhall Dad's Brother
Russell Crow Jack Thompson
Mitch Mathews Gran
Jack Thomson
Director/Choreographer
Kevin Dowling
Geoff Burton
Producer Kevin Dowling
Errol Sullivan
Rod Allan
Writer/Composer David Stevens
Cinematography Geoff Burton
Music Dave Faulkner
David Faulkner


"The Sum of Us" is an Aussie story about a father and a son both searching for love and sharing an unconventional bond. Harry, the father, is the caring and open-minded "mate" that borders on annoyance. His son Jeff unsuccessfully searches for love, with the unwanted guidance of his father.
Edition Details
No. of Discs/Tapes 1
Personal Details
Purchase Date 5/6/2017
Location Personal Library
Owner Deitz
Store EBay
Purchase Price $10.44
Condition Good
Links + Review: CinemaQueer (2000)
± Review: Roger Ebert (1995)
- Review: NY Times (1995)
· The Sum Of Us at Core for Movies
· IMDB
· TheMovieDb.org
IMDB

Notes
A "charming" fantasy (I really dislike using that word, but it seems to fit this film well)· I have lived three-quarters of a century, but I know of no father-son relationships that approaches that of Harry and his gay son Jeff· I found their relationship very off-putting· If I were to have had a dad like Harry, aargh! On the other hand, my dad was 180° from Harry - benign neglect - Not what I wished for that either·
There are other little annoyances· But in spite of these, The Sum of Us is not an unbearable little romp.