Sirens

Australian painter and author Norman Lindsay certainly was the talk of the town back in the day. In SIRENS director John Duigan does a different take on Lindsay own story as told in his THE AGE OF CONSENT. The focus here is on a minister and his wife who go to visit the artist on his rural estate. While there they are tempted by the rampant sexuality as exuded by Lindsay's models and the free lifestyle exibited by all. Hugh Grant is fantastic in his role as the young man of God and Tara Fitzgerald is nothing short of stunning as his frustrated companion. Her work is so intense she easily steals the picture as her own. Sam Neill turns in a reserved performance as Lindsay in what essentially is a support role. The trio of models from where the title derives are comprised of Kate Fischer, Portia de Rossi and the lovely Elle Macpherson. While all three spend ample time cavorting about in the buff, which will keep the pervs happy, it should be pointed out all scenes of nudity are placed in proper context and are essential to achieving the necessary atomsphere. A wonderful visual experience with top notch acting makes SIRENS an easy must see!