I Can't Get Started (1985)

Name: I Can't Get Started
Released: 1985-01-01
Cast: John Waters, Wendy Hughes

Cast: John Waters, Wendy Hughes

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Stalwart aussie actor John Waters is wannabe-novelist Robert Marks. No one can fault his persistence and application in the past - he really wants the big-time bad. The day comes however when he realises his dream and with the royalties flooding in, new friends, a ramp-up in status and not the least, recognition as a precocious new talent, his life style changes. It's not the only thing to change however. He finds he's lost his creativity, the adrenalin has dried up. Is it writer's block or is he simply a one-hit wonder? Very capable supporting cast keep the story moving and the underplayed nature of the film itself makes it thoroughly watchable. Many worse than this to be sure!

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I Can't Get Started (1985) is an understated film that explores the challenges of creative success, with a capable supporting cast keeping the story moving. While not critically acclaimed, the film has found a modest audience, though detailed ratings or awards information is not readily available.

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Fans of Australian cinema and character-driven stories will appreciate the underplayed, observational style of this 1985 comedy starring John Waters, which thoughtfully explores the pitfalls of achieving sudden success and the changing nature of creativity.

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I Can't Get Started is a 1985 Australian television film about a man who writes a successful novel.