He Ain’t Heavy review: the must-see Australian film of 2024

Leila George, Greta Scacchi and Sam Corlett give breathtaking performances in the debut feature, He Ain't Heavy, by David Vincent Smith.
He Ain't Heavy. Image: Bonsai Films.

How far would you go to save a loved one from addiction? How far is it possible to go? At what point do you throw your hands in the air and walk away?

George has clearly inherited her mother’s acting chops. She brilliantly captures the complexity of Jade’s relationship with Max – the deep despair at his vile behaviour, the hatred of the person he’s become, the compassion for his suffering and the love born from a deep sibling bond and the memory of the beautiful young man that he once was.

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