Aussie coming of age movie. Lots of trying to be cool in surf culture circa late 70's Australia. Sex, pregnancy scares, and heroin death occur. It was shot really well, despite what previous reviewers say.

I liked it and am glad to see a piece of ... (read more) Aussie coming of age movie. Lots of trying to be cool in surf culture circa late 70's Australia. Sex, pregnancy scares, and heroin death occur. It was shot really well, despite what previous reviewers say.

I liked it and am glad to see a piece of foreign cinema that probably had an impact on an area of the world I'm not familier with during a time I played with action figures in a sandbox.

Some shit never changes. Teen drama, no matter what part of the world it comes from, is still the same shit. At least there were no Corey's.

really easy to relate to. any girl who has ever had a catfight on the schoolbus, came home high, or had sex with a guy she didn't like will truly enjoy this.

I HATED IT!!! The extra star is for when the two girls get their own surfboard and show up the misogynist pricks.

Classic Aussie coming of age movie, with a bit of 'I am woman hear me roar' thrown in for good measure (and it needed that, as the misogyny at times was down-right depressing!).

Hilarious, so cheaply made, and some of the best quotes ever... the music is absolute shit which makes it even bodgier and better!

After reading Bruce Beresford's diaries it felt appropriate to take a look at his early films, having shaped Australian cinema in the 70s and 80s. Puberty Blues is a good hearted film, though is let down by poor performances and a lazy script. Fair... (read more) After reading Bruce Beresford's diaries it felt appropriate to take a look at his early films, having shaped Australian cinema in the 70s and 80s. Puberty Blues is a good hearted film, though is let down by poor performances and a lazy script. Fairly forgettable despite its powerful Australian vibe.

Ha! I just watched this movie on Austar today...I remember it was one of the first movies I had watched as a young girl, learned all about the birds and bees. What a blast from the past!

When you watch this movie, understand one thing - this is no exaggerated story! This is how it was!! Great early Aussie filmaking and my fave Aussie movie EVER!

Watch it!!!