Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) (2020) | Movie

Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt) movie

🎬 Title: Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie’s Dead Aunt)

A journey towards a straightforward love story that is anything but simple.

Story: Ellie, the school captain, is head over heels for her free-spirited classmate Abbie. Eager to invite her crush to the Year 12 formal, Ellie plans to announce her proposal publicly. However, just as she is about to take the leap, her late aunt Tara makes an unexpected appearance from the afterlife. Tara believes she’s returned to Earth as Ellie’s fairy godmother and starts offering unsolicited dating tips, drawing on her own experiences as an openly gay woman from the ’80s.

⭐ Rating: 6.536 (55 votes)

📅 Release date: July 31, 2020

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 23 minutes

🎭 Genres: Comedy, Romance

🎬 Director: Monica Zanetti

✍️ Writer: Monica Zanetti

🌍 Countries: Australia, United Kingdom

🏢 Production Companies: Cobbstar, Bohemia Media

💼 Production:
| 📈 Revenue: $12,841

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👥 Cast: Marta Dusseldorp (Erica), Zoe Terakes (Abbie), Sophie Hawkshaw (Ellie), Julia Billington (Tara), Rachel House (Patty), Bridie Connell (Miss Trimble), Chiara Gizzi (Faith Underwood), Madeleine Withington (Young Erica), Patrick James (Christopher), Melanie Bowers (Kayla)

Editor’s Note: Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie’s Dead Aunt) (2020) successfully embraces its comedic and romantic essence, steering clear of clichés. Under the skillful direction of Monica Zanetti, the film maintains a cohesive pace and a strong sense of location. The performances, particularly by Marta Dusseldorp, Zoe Terakes, and Sophie Hawkshaw, lend emotional weight to the narrative. With a run time of 1 hour and 23 minutes, it unfolds at a thoughtful pace without overstaying any moment. While not without its flaws, the film’s advantages significantly overshadow any shortcomings. Its tagline—“A fight for a simple love story… that will never be simple.”—accurately reflects its core theme. If this concept resonates with you, be sure to add it to your watchlist.

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