He Died with a Felafel in His Hand

 (2001)


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| Jan 29, 2009
Urban Cinefile
The result is a rather disjointed film that drags rather than skips. Lowenstein's script acutely captures the angst, the disparity, the conflict and the heart of the characters, each of which is beautifully drawn. ... Full Review
| Feb 02, 2003
CultureCartel.com
As Danny goes through a progression of physical chaos, to emotional chaos, to possible redemption, He Died with a Felafel in His Hand goes beyond many failed similar projects, succeeding largely due to the collaborative efforts of its ensemble cast, screenwriting, and camera work. ... Full Review
| Sep 05, 2001
eFilmCritic.com
A successful film doesn't necessarily require likeable characters....If Lowenstein had been content to leave well enough alone he might have produced an intermittently amusing comedy.... ... Full Review

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As soon as James Hewison took up his new job as Executive Director of the Melbourne International Film Festival last year, he went to London. ... Full Article

The mission to turn best-seller He Died With a Felafel In His Hand into a film was always going to be a tough one. After all, John Birmingham's 1994 novel, a searing cavalcade of anecdotes and observations about share-housing up... ... Full Article

By Travis Mackenzie Hoover This adaptation of John Birmingham's cult novel initially prepares you for the worst. Beginning in a decrepit, shared Brisbane house, it follows the usual failed writer/slacker (Noah Taylor) as he fixates on tedious undergraduate obsessions like... ... Full Article

By Travis Mackenzie Hoover This adaptation of John Birminghams cult novel initially prepares you for the worst. Beginning in a decrepit, shared Brisbane house, it follows the usual failed writer/slacker (Noah Taylor) as he fixates on tedious undergraduate obsessions like... ... Full Article

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