Harrowing drama about three Australian brothers, Brett, Stevie, and Glenn, one of whom, Brett (Wenham), has just returned home from prison. Angry that neither his family nor his girlfriend bothered to write or visit him in prison, Brett soon starts to assert his old control over his family. Eventually, Brett succeeds in getting .. Read more
| Starring | John Polson, Toni Collette, David Wenham, Anthony Hayes |
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| Director | Rowan Woods |
| Genres | Drama |
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Harrowing drama about three Australian brothers, Brett, Stevie, and Glenn, one of whom, Brett (Wenham), has just returned home from prison. Angry that neither his family nor his girlfriend bothered to write or visit him in prison, Brett soon starts to assert his old control over his family. Eventually, Brett succeeds in getting his two brothers back under his thumb, despite protests from their frightened wives. As Brett causes more tension to erupt in the house, his mother throws he and his brothers out. Through unsettling flash forwards that hint towards some unspeakable violence, we learn what happened later that night. Impeccably filmed, with a dark, grimy, foreboding and noirish atmosphere, the film boasts a bravura performance from Wenham, who is masterful at being on the verge of exploding with rage. An incredibly powerful, stylish, and assured first feature from former experimental filmmaker Woods.
| Starring | John Polson, Toni Collette, David Wenham, Anthony Hayes, Lynette Curran, Jeanette Cronin |
|---|---|
| Director | Rowan Woods |
| Studio | CINEMA CLUB |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 22 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1997 To Rent: DVD: not available |
Chilling portrait of a manipulative and aggressive psychopath; by the end we are no wiser, though more appalled, than we were at the beginning.
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Aussie Talent
Whilst this film won't sit comfortably with most people, it offers a slice of Australian life not often seen (and I think it's based on real-life events... read more »
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No question...
I have to speak up for this film. It is a small scale masterpiece. But it is a very tough ride indeed. I think it is brilliantly directed and acted. The story, ... read more »
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Really dull
I'm usually really patient and watch films through to the end, but i turned off half way through as it was so slow and dull.
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Aussie Talent
Whilst this film won't sit comfortably with most people, it offers a slice of Australian life not often seen (and I think it's based on real-life events... read more »
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