A young Australian man leaves prison and returns to his family consisting of his mother, his two brothers, and their women. We see a slice of life into a working class dysfunctional family and how the dynamics contribute to the criminal, destructive actions of its members.
That much is quite realistically portrayed and is not much different than what you might find in Europe or America. The only thing uniquely Australian is the very thick Aussie accent, often mumbled by the characters. In case you have as much trouble as I understanding the dialog, and assuming you're seeing this on cable or a recording, turn on the closed caption. The resulting subtitles will greatly enhance your comprehension and enjoyment of the film.
In reading others' comments, I know there are many who really loved this film and found it had a powerful impact. I'm sorry I can't share their enthusiasm. I do like many films in this genre, but this one just didn't do it for me.While it does have its positive qualities, I felt the film ultimately does not deliver very well. The nonlinear sequence is more confusing than enlightening. In addition, creating a sense of dullness and drabness unfortunately often makes this production rather dull and drab. If the subject intrigues you, it's a worthwhile watch. But don't set your expectations too high.
That much is quite realistically portrayed and is not much different than what you might find in Europe or America. The only thing uniquely Australian is the very thick Aussie accent, often mumbled by the characters. In case you have as much trouble as I understanding the dialog, and assuming you're seeing this on cable or a recording, turn on the closed caption. The resulting subtitles will greatly enhance your comprehension and enjoyment of the film.
In reading others' comments, I know there are many who really loved this film and found it had a powerful impact. I'm sorry I can't share their enthusiasm. I do like many films in this genre, but this one just didn't do it for me.While it does have its positive qualities, I felt the film ultimately does not deliver very well. The nonlinear sequence is more confusing than enlightening. In addition, creating a sense of dullness and drabness unfortunately often makes this production rather dull and drab. If the subject intrigues you, it's a worthwhile watch. But don't set your expectations too high.