The Flipside (2018), directed by Marion Pilawski

With her business in trouble and her mum at risk of eviction from her care home, Adelaide chef Ronnie is drowning in debt but she can’t seem to tell her very nice boyfriend about her woes. Former lover Henry, an egotistical actor, drops in on her life and seems to offer an escape from all that’s gone wrong, but Ronnie has been down that road before and he broke her heart. This is Emily Taheny’s film and her frazzled Ronnie carries it over a sometimes-limp script and unsubtle comedy. She has chemistry with an effectively low key Eddie Izzard as horrible Henry, which helps another wise unlikely pairing. Vanessa Guide and Luke McKenzie only just avoid tired stereotypes as their respective partners – French Sophie and terminal nice guy Jeff. Tina Bursill puts in a delightful small turn as Ronnie’s demented mum. This film has all the elements for success but its ultra lightweight treatment lets it down. It works best as a charming homage to Adelaide and surrounds, with suitably appealing shots of its many attractions.