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Candelabra
Amanda (Kaylani Lei) celebrates her birthday on a dark and rainy night with her boyfriend Charlie. After they make love and drift off to sleep, she wakes up alone. After searching for him, she goes to the bathroom and is caught in a surreal time warp where her apartment morphs into the same place - 70 years ago. Now it's 1937 and we see a couple there - Greg and Laura - where we witness a strange scene of depraved sexual behavior. When Kaylani wakes up in her modern day apartment again, she thinks it was all just a dream. But her outlook changes when she meets a visitor from the past, Redman - a carnival barker from 1937. He helps put the pieces together so she can find Charlie and bring him back...with the use a candelabra of some unusual magic they travel back in time and unravel the mysteries of this curious dimension.
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Plot Summary
Candelabra tells the story of the Australian equestrian team's journey to the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Facing numerous challenges, including limited resources and internal conflicts, the team must overcome personal rivalries and professional obstacles to achieve their Olympic dreams. The film highlights the dedication, sacrifice, and spirit of the athletes as they strive for international recognition.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed reception, praised for its depiction of the underdog spirit and the challenges faced by Australian athletes on the international stage. However, some critics found the pacing uneven and the dramatic elements somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its inspirational narrative about overcoming adversity.
Noted for its portrayal of Australian sporting determination.
Criticized by some for a lack of dramatic depth.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the true story of the Australian equestrian team's participation in the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
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