Exhilarating, mystifying and occasionally terrifying, I Met a Girl is the most unusual romance ever filmed in Australia. Devon is an occasionally unstable young guitarist with a heart of gold that is bursting with love if not always logic. One special day, Devon meets an ethereal free spirit named Lucy. Or does he? As the lovestruck musician’s family weighs up the evidence, it looks like Devon has not only lost the girl of his dreams, but could be losing his marbles as well. Lead actor Brenton Thwaites gives a delightful performance as a man lost in love and Lily Sullivan will captivate audiences just as much as Lucy entrances Devon. Debut director Luke Eve uses a vibrant and colourful Pop Art palette that entertains the eye while bringing Glen Dolman’s passionate and compassionate script to life. (Russell EDWARDS)