Kitsch is the magic ingredient in Australian comedy

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/01/australia.comedy/
7/3/2008

"An unabashed celebration of girlishness, the coming-of-age
movie tells the story of Esther, a bespectacled and awkward teen.
Looked down on as nerd at her posh private school, Esther (played by
newcomer Danielle Catanzariti) reinvents herself after befriending
Sunni, an older girl who goes to the local public school.

Bearing a passing resemblance to the runaway U.S. indie hit "Juno",
"Esther Blueburger" could well go on to imitate some of the worldwide
success of its hipper American cousin.

If the film is to do well, its kitschness can surely only work to its advantage.

After all, many of the Australian comedies that have found success
with an international audience have relied on more than just a
smattering of camp."