fan of australian film can not possibly ignore emma kate croghan triumphant second feature . i have not personally see the apparently superior love and other catastrophe and but must say that it would have to be an absolute masterpiece to beat strange planet . effortlessly sophisticated humour from writer or producer stavros kazantzidis ( also of love and other catastrophe ) and classy direction from croghan and magnificent performance from all involve make this film one to be remember for a long time . it undoubtedly rate alongside the best australian comedy of the last decade and such a two hand and kiss or kill . claudia karvan and naomi watt ( recently discover for her magnificent performance in david lynch mulholland drive ) give spectacular performance and a do the ever reliable hugo weaving . the disarm charm and style of strange planet leave many overseas romantic comedy seem like insignificant gurgle in the background . no one who enjoy the sophistication and class of australian cinema can avoid this wonder work . four bright and sparkling star for strange planet .