Goodbye Pork Pie
Gerry, a young man, finds a drivers license and uses it to hire a rental car in Kaitaia and drive south. After an incident with a traffic cop he is helped by John, a man whose wife has left him to go to Invercargill. Realising that Gerry's car is the means to see his wife again, the pair set off on a road trip across New Zealand. Read more
| Starring | Tony Barry, Kelly Johnson, Claire Oberman |
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| Director | Geoff Murphy |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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The first New Zealand feature to recoup its costs at the domestic box office is a road movie in the good old counterculture tradition. Indeed, there's a real coming-of-age feel as unlikely buddies Tony Barry and Kelly Johnson learn about life, love and responsibility on a cross-country trek that's littered with eccentric characters and angry lawmen. It's dated in places, the sexism is unforgiveable and the episodic structure stops it building up a real head of steam. Considering he was a first-time writer/director/producer, Geoff Murphy does however pack the picture with plenty of action and offbeat humour.
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Using the well-established caper-chase road movie format, this follows two 'irrepressible' buddies on a 1,000 mile... read more on Time Out
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Familiar high jinks with a moral conclusion. Fun up to a point, and good to look at.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
ROAD MOVIE
I FIRST SAW THIS FILM ON TV ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO AND FOR SOME REASON IT LEFT A LASTING IMPRESSION ON ME SO I WAS INTERESTED TO WATCH IT AGAIN. I ENJOYED IT. AN UNCOMPLICATED FILM, NO HIDDEN SUB PLOTS, EASY ON THE EYE ---- JUST THE SORT OF CINEMATIC TREAT FOR A LAZY FRIDAY EVENING.DO NOT BE PUT OFFF BY THE LOW BUDGET IT IS IMMENSELY WATCHABLE.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
The Best Road Movie Ever
This quirky and dry look at antipodean life is streets ahead of any modern american effort: dry comedy, real and robust characters and wonderful vignettes of New Zealand's superb landscapes. I got this film out because I saw it twenty years ago and have remembered it since then.
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Quite Funny
Its about 3 strangers who drive across New Zealand in a stolen rental mini and the sell off parts for money so by the time they reach their destination there is not much left of the car! It was not one of the best movies I have seen but then it is a low budget movie and for a low budget movie it was not bad.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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Quirky Road Movie
The idea of watching a low budget film about a stolen mini racing across New Zealand being pursued by the cops amused me, so I added this film to my list. It certainly is quirky: the characters are quirky, the way the mini is cannibalised to save weight is quirky, the train journey is quirky - everything is quirky! It's doesn't have high production values, but you get the sense that it was made 'from the heart' and the ending is a corker! If you don't expect too much, this is an enjoyable film - and not as 'sexist' as portrayed.
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0 out of 1 person found this review helpful
ABSOLUTELY AWFUL
Quite possibly THE worst film I've ever seen. Pointless, plotless and clueless, a waste of money and life. Unless you're already brain dead, please don't waste yours.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
ROAD MOVIE
I FIRST SAW THIS FILM ON TV ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO AND FOR SOME REASON IT LEFT A LASTING IMPRESSION ON ME SO I WAS INTERESTED TO WATCH IT AGAIN. I ENJOYED IT. AN UNCOMPLICATED FILM, NO HIDDEN SUB PLOTS, EASY ON THE EYE ---- JUST THE SORT OF CINEMATIC TREAT FOR A LAZY FRIDAY EVENING.DO NOT BE PUT OFFF BY THE LOW BUDGET IT IS IMMENSELY WATCHABLE.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
The Best Road Movie Ever
This quirky and dry look at antipodean life is streets ahead of any modern american effort: dry comedy, real and robust characters and wonderful vignettes of New Zealand's superb landscapes. I got this film out because I saw it twenty years ago and have remembered it since then.
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Quite Funny
Its about 3 strangers who drive across New Zealand in a stolen rental mini and the sell off parts for money so by the time they reach their destination there is not much left of the car! It was not one of the best movies I have seen but then it is a low budget movie and for a low budget movie it was not bad.
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Quirky Road Movie
The idea of watching a low budget film about a stolen mini racing across New Zealand being pursued by the cops amused me, so I added this film to my list. It certainly is quirky: the characters are quirky, the way the mini is cannibalised to save weight is quirky, the train journey is quirky - everything is quirky! It's doesn't have high production values, but you get the sense that it was made 'from the heart' and the ending is a corker! If you don't expect too much, this is an enjoyable film - and not as 'sexist' as portrayed.
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Goodbye Pork Pie
Simply superb, a mixture of crazy Kiwi humour, and a Vanishing Point style road movie with more than a smattering of 70s kitsch and style
Class from start to finish, just gets better and better. some sublime touches such as how they earn their money and watch out for some terrific little one-liners.
I remember seeing this film years ago on BBC2 and had wanted to see it again for years, well I can honestly say the wait was more than worth it.
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A Blast From The Past!
I last watched this little antipodean gem 25 years ago, and it has lost none of it's charm. Yes, it was probably made on a budget of around $50 but so what... If you like the kind of humour found in movies like Strictly Ballroom or The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert then this is well worth a punt. If in addition you're a fan of the classic Mini then this is one movie not to be missed-enjoy!
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An NZ Classic
I remember seeing this movie as a kid and loving it, it was the first time I had ever seen NZ 'at the movies' it was very exciting. Watching it again is very nostalgic and even though it is dated in parts, I think that adds to its charm - loving the holden!
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Top Road Movie with Great Scenery
Anyone who's been to NZ or OZ will instantly relate to this film. The film has a certain 1970's innocence and charm and the characters are all very likeable. Your be willing them on all the way.
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0 out of 1 person found this review helpful
ABSOLUTELY AWFUL
Quite possibly THE worst film I've ever seen. Pointless, plotless and clueless, a waste of money and life. Unless you're already brain dead, please don't waste yours.
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1 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Low budget New Zealand Road Movie
I first heard about this film while travelling in New Zealand about 15 years ago, so was very interested to finally see it. However I was surprised and irritated that there was no reference to the Maoris. The film itself has aged badly and draws a lot from its neighbouring Mad Max and not enough from the definitive drugy road movie Easy Rider Disappointed but glad I've seen it.
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Critics' reviews (3)
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The first New Zealand feature to recoup its costs at the domestic box office is a road movie in the good old counterculture tradition. Indeed, there's a real coming-of-age feel as unlikely buddies Tony Barry and Kelly Johnson learn about life, love and responsibility on a cross-country trek that's littered with eccentric characters and angry lawmen. It's dated in places, the sexism is unforgiveable and the episodic structure stops it building up a real head of steam. Considering he was a first-time writer/director/producer, Geoff Murphy does however pack the picture with plenty of action and offbeat humour.
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Using the well-established caper-chase road movie format, this follows two 'irrepressible' buddies on a 1,000 mile... read more on Time Out
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Familiar high jinks with a moral conclusion. Fun up to a point, and good to look at.
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Goodbye Pork Pie
Gerry, a young man, finds a drivers license and uses it to hire a rental car in Kaitaia and drive south. After an incident with a traffic cop he is helped by John, a man whose wife has left him to go to Invercargill. Realising that Gerry's car is the means to see his wife again, the pair set off on ...
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