Doing Time for Patsy Cline
Following a passion for country music, Ralph leaves his father’s sheep farm in a remote Australian town, armed with a guitar and a plane ticket to Nashville, Tennessee. He hopes to hitchhike to Sydney Airport where his take-off into a successful country/western singing career will hopefully begin. However, fate and his naivety find him hitchhiking with a psychotic drug thief named Boyd, and Boyd's mesmerising girlfriend, Patsy. The plot then splits into a series of parallels, flash forwards and flashbacks. One depicts Ralph’s imprisonment after being framed for drug trafficking. The other follows the dramatic ascent of his career to hype status and the pairing between the dynamic Patsy and himself.
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Plot Summary
In a small Australian town, a local handyman, Brian, becomes obsessed with country music legend Patsy Cline after his girlfriend leaves him. His fixation leads him to believe he can only win her back by winning a karaoke competition, in which he plans to perform a Patsy Cline tribute. However, his journey is fraught with comedic misadventures and misunderstandings as he navigates his passion and his personal life.
Critical Reception
Doing Time for Patsy Cline received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its quirky humor and heartfelt performances, particularly from its lead actors. While some found its pacing uneven, the film was generally regarded as an endearing and original Australian comedy with a unique premise.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its offbeat humor and charming performances.
- Appreciated for its unique blend of music and character-driven comedy.
- Some noted the film's occasional slow pacing.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Doing Time for Patsy Cline are scarce due to its limited release and niche appeal, making it difficult to aggregate a definitive summary of Google user sentiment.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the town of Ararat, Victoria, Australia, and features many local landmarks and residents in supporting roles.
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