Director: Mirrah Foulkes
Writer: Mirah Foulkes
Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Damon Herriman
Producers: Michele Bennett, Nash Edgerton, Danny Gabai
Music: François Tétaz
Cinematography: Stefan Duscio
Editor: Dany Cooper
Cert: 15
Running time: 105mins
Year: 2019
What’s the story: In a town called Seaside, nowhere near the sea, Judy (Wasikowska) and Punch (Herriman) plan to relaunch their puppet show. But, when Punch commits a terrible wrong, Judy plots revenge against him.
What’s the verdict: Australian writer-director Mirrah Foulkes turns the traditional Punch & Judy story on its head, with Judy’s nagging shrew replaced by a vengeful heroine for the #MeToo generation.
So, is the actor-turned-director’s revisionist retelling of t...
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