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- ↑ Martin, Adrian (March 2004), "Dreams for Life", Film Critic: Adrian Martin
- ↑ Williams, Evan (12 March 2005), "Look, ma, no computer tricks", The Weekend Australian
- ↑ Gallasch, Keith (1 April 2005), "A stubborn dream", RealTime
- ↑ Pomeranz, Margaret (20 April 2005), "Dreams for Life", At the Movies