Fresh
Streep's beauty and talent and director Fred Schepisi's intelligence are both shown to best advantage, without easy points or grandstanding.
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Evil Angels
A family torn apart. A public filled with outrage. A woman accused of murder.
1988 · 2h · PG-13
Drama
Directed by
Fred Schepisi
Overview
Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, claimed she witnessed a dingo take her baby daughter, Azaria, from their tent. Azaria's body was never found and, after investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder.
Director and cast
- Fred Schepisi Director
- Meryl Streep as Lindy Chamberlain
- Sam Neill as Michael Chamberlain
- Dale Reeves as Aidan, 6 years
- David Hoflin as Aidan, 8 years
- Jason Reason as Aidan, 11 years
- Michael Wetter as Reagan, 4 years
- Kane Barton as Reagan, 6 years
- Trent Roberts as Reagan, 9 years
- Jane Coker as Kahlia, newborn
- Rae-Leigh Henson as Kahlia, 18 months
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
92%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Streep and Neill are the film's perfectly matched thoroughbreds. But the film is neither a double star turn nor the best kind of courtroom drama; it is a sort of epic mosaic of national character.
Sheila Benson, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
Streep ... plays Lindy Chamberlain with the kind of virtuosity that seems to redefine the possibilities of screen acting.
Vincent Canby, New York Times
Fresh
Streep's performance is risky, and masterful.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh
Streep -- yes, with another perfect accent -- brings her customary skillfulness to the part. It's not a showy performance, but the heroine's internal struggle seems to come from the actress' pores.
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
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