A strange mix of A Clockwork Orange and Trainspotting, with themes from American History X. Playful characters, acting, camerawork, and editing make it similar to Mad Max in style. No close-ups, which is nice.
We get to see a younger, thinner Crowe, who even then had that internal intensity that seemed like it would boil over at any moment. The guy can get out of a chair cooler than any guy I know. He’s probably the only tough Australian I’ve ever seen. With that accent and those playful mannerisms, they usually look dainty and harmless.
Glad they decided to include the tourists in the end. Any modern-day Australian movie without tourists is totally unrealistic. The final shot and credit-roll are excellent.
Best quote from the film: “What’s that you’re eating? You got rocks in your head? I’m not living with a fat bitch.”
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