Hey Hey It’s Ester Blueburger Quotes
“A wonderful coming-of-age comedy from Australia that you can’t help but love. I had a
wonderful time watching this movie. It’s witty and creative.” - Fine-art.matters.com
“Its heart, humor and excellent acting allow the familiar story to feel fresh.
Writer/director Cathy Randall injects it with intelligence, realism and a gentle humor.” Lincoln Journal Star
“This film is a smart, rueful and dead-on portrait of life's unending quest to fit in.” – Meta
Critic
”It is a definite must see. An intelligent and provocative film. Randall’s directorial debut
is an immense success worthy of high praise. Extremely well acted.” – Film Threat
“A quirky and quite enjoyable coming of age saga. The film belongs to Danielle
Catanzariti and her delightful breakout performance as Esther. Esther Blueburger, the
adorable young lady, is a winner.” – BoxOffice.com
4 Stars. This is a must-not-miss, charming, delightful and wonderfully funny and very
human exploration of teenage girls, adolescence and the challenges presented to us —
especially as teens — when we are who we are.” – Mr. Movie, Tri-City Herald
“This charming, highly-accomplished first feature will gladden the hearts of parents
everywhere looking for a film to watch with their pre-teens… funny and honest.
The dialogue and situations are also often just downright hilarious and occasionally
outrageous.” – Screen Daily
“It's highly entertaining with a great soundtrack making it the perfect recipe for a hit with
every teenage girl. MEAN GIRLS with heart.” – Ain’t It Cool News
“The performances are delicious. Toni Collette's amazing. Diminutive Danielle
Catanzariti is terrific as is Keisha Castle-Hughes. This was a very intriguing film... this
cheerful comedy.” – At The Movies
“A sweet natured comedy for girls aged five to 90.” – Time Out Sydney
“There are a lot of high expectations placed on the opening night selection of the San
Francisco Jewish Film Festival, where a packed house of more than 1,000 moviegoers
rings in the oldest and largest film festival of its kind. HEY HEY IT’S ESTHER
BLUEBURGER hit a home run for us. It’s a funny, smart movie about a funny, smart
girl, a coming-of-age story that manages to be tender and sharp at the same time. Our
audiences talked it up so that repeat screenings were sold out too. It was a delight to
present.” --Peter L. Stein, Executive Director, San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
(HEY HEY was the 2009 Opening Night Film Selection of SFJFF)
“As it's not the type of film to traditionally win awards, hearts and laughs will have to
do… entertaining and engaging. The interplay between the twin siblings is truly
fantastic. Their ability to be kids striving for a different sense of adolescence while
attempting to understand the parenting they're subjected to is both comedy and drama,
and it's entertaining either way.” – Moving Pictures Magazine
“3 ½ Stars. Esther Blueburger is that rare teenage film beast – one kids will enjoy but
which also has enough heart and good sense to win parental approval. This is charming,
funny and tear-jerky in all the right places. If you’re sick of Hollywood teen movies that
can’t see past the end of their next tube of lip gloss, this Aussie alternative is well worth
checking out.” – eyeforfilm.co.uk
“Hey Hey It’s Esther Blueburger is an awkwardly charming coming-of-age story.”
– InFilm, Australia
“Terrific performances by its cast, especially from young actress Danielle Catanzariti
who is exceptional in her film debut, and more than holds up to Oscar nominees Keisha
Castle Hughes and Toni Collette, who are both very good.” – Mediasearch - Australia
“Overall it's a sweet encounter and one that is as unexpected as the film's title.”
– Urban Cinefile - Australia