2. The Sapphires (2012)
Its 1968. Four talented young Australian Aboriginal singers are discovered by an Irish musician and find themselves en route to Saigon at the height of the Vietnam War to perform for the American troops. The Sapphires is funny, moving and entertaining, whilst addressing themes of family, love, racism and war. The very realistic and relatable relationship between the four girls is a highlight of the film, with praise going to Broadway star Deborah Mailmans moving performance as the eldest member of The Sapphires. The stand-out performer of the film is Bridesmaids star Chris ODowd, who is hilarious and endearing in equal measure as the heavy drinking yet kind-hearted manager of the group. The film also highlights a movement in the 1960s some may be less aware of: the struggle for the civil and land rights of the Aboriginal people in Australia, which forms a parallel with the civil rights struggle of African-Americans in the United States, as the film incorporates events such as the assassination of Martin Luther King Junior. Extremely likable, the film is a must-see, even if movie-musicals arent normally your thing.