i think all you australians are over reatching when it comes to home made movies i mean " its a great (aussie) movie" is it really nessary to say aussie all the time is there something wrong with saying " a great movie" , its not going to make your county any more famous if u did.
shareAgreed. I'm Australian however its *beep* cringeworthy how overzealous w a n k e r s come on and comment on a good movie but HAVE to mention its "Australian" like its going to make people think they are cool. Its a good movie, get over it, it doesn't validate your existance.
sharenothing wrong with being patriotic you hardasses. The castle WAS a great AUSSIE film.
Do not speak- unless it improves on silence.
Actual there is something wrong with being patriotic, not to meant nationalist. Great movie though.
Arrested Development > Everything Else
No amount of arguing is going to solve this problem, obviously. But it is interesting to read the debate!
The Castle is a great Australian movie. And I believe it was mentioned several times that a reason it's referred to as "Australian" is because of our particular breed of humour. I know many Americans who just don't get our humour, and didn't find the movie even remotely funny. So in this case, and the case of many comedies made in Australia, sometimes it's necessary to mention the country of origin specifically. Otherwise I can imagine some Americans will turn off the DVD player and think, "Geez, what the heck was that all about??" It's in the same vein as Priscilla, Muriel's Wedding and The Dish, all wonderful Australian comedies.
Maybe another reason is that quite often, it's not really identifiable as an Australian movie. I mean, it's relatively easy to pick an American movie, or an English movie, but how many can you watch and say, "Yes, that is definitely Australian?"
Do you think it would have been as good if it had been an American film?
Savvy?
"It's in the same vein as Priscilla, Muriel's Wedding and The Dish, all wonderful Australian comedies" - You lost me at Priscilla. Absolutely, the 3 *beep* movies of the last decade. I can't stand how we applaud such mediocre s h i t in Australia and anyone that points out that, "Hey, it wasn't that funny", is made a pariah just because we don't find stereotypical references all that funny. Its getting to the point that just the release of an Australian movie automatically equals critical acclaim and adoration of a nation *PUKE*. I hate Australian cinema. Its always, Crocodiles, Sydney and knockabout larrikins.
shareYou've asked a question. Here's an attempt to answer it.
The first full-length feature film was made in Australia. Australia had a thriving film industry until the 1930s when US monopoly moved in, and insisted that the cinemas showed movies under license to US studios.
The impact on the Australian film industry was devasting. A few low-budget films were made in the 1950s including "The Shiralee" and "Smiley". What happened was that when Australian movies were made, they strongly emphasised their Australian character- "Bazza MacKenzie" is a notable example.
So people with longish memories are glad to see any sign that the Australian film industry is recovering. It is significant to Australians that they ARE home-grown movies. American movies are our usual fare.
"great minds think differently"
No .. it was drivel
shareBut this is a great Aussie movie!
Last Film Seen:
* The Great Dictator (1940, Charles Chaplin) - (9/10)
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well it doesnt make you any more noticable , so wat new zealand made great movies and arnt really credited about it and yet we can say " a great movie" with out " new zealand or kiwi i just think what you said is very overrated
shareIt's just descriptive language for christ's sakes. I hear/read heaps of people say the same hing with english/french/kiwi films. I like it when people say this, makes me more interested in the film knowing it wasnt made in holloywood
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its like every single movie thats made in made in australia and produced by australians seems to heave atless a minimum of 2-3 threads of "great australian" or the word "australia""aussie" or a place in australia , god its annoying its like your trying to compete with the world as if your the greatest county ever lived. umm yea not writing this in a disrespectful manner.
My Orange Got Stuck in a door-hingeshare
There is nothing wrong with being patriotic.
Have you actually seen the movie? Or are you just bored and paying out on aussies in general? It’s really unnecessary and offensive.
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who ever said i was a kiwi? Im Irish but happend to move to New zealand
My Orange Got Stuck in a door-hingeshare
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Haha, we the greatest country though.
shareWhy would you mention those films? Most people would start with all three matrix films and star wars 2 and 3 as a strating point for movies made in Australia
shareYou know what i think youre ritght. And it also makes you proud that we made it without hollywood.... and like you say everyone else says it bout their movies y cnt we?
DINGDONG!!!
well hang on... whats soo good about America, or anywhere else?
Tom Carroll (Redge Davies)
Stop SLEDGING movies you can't beat yourself!
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You may have a point, in that an American film isn't often described as an 'American film.' But that could very well be to do with the fact that American's assume they make all films. We feel that we need/want to differentiate from your bland usual formulaic movies so that our few a far between films are almost always gems. That's why people love The Castle.
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That you've heard of. Ignoramus.
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This is a great movie that happens to be Australian - and I see nothing wrong with Aussies stating that it is an Australian film. However, it's certainly overreacting to consider that any criticism is 'racist'.
"Someone has been tampering with Hank's memories."
Its a good movie but too many people rep this movie like its the greatest movie ever made simply because its an Australian production.
AUSTRALIA RULES.
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When We Say "A Great Aussie Comedy" We Are Reffering To The Humour. Australia Has A very Distinct Sense Of Humour. If You Americans Or Whatever You Are Cant Notice That You Are Hopless. You A The Rascits One! America has A Slapstick (Stupid) Sense of Humour, We Aussie Have Clever Humour And The Castle Is A Perfect Example Of That.
Wayne Kerrigan: How's Mum?
Dale Kerrigan: Good.
Wayne Kerrigan: How's Dad?
Dale Kerrigan: Good.
Wayne Kerrigan: How's Trace?
Dale Kerrigan: Good.
Wayne Kerrigan: How are you?
Dale Kerrigan: Good.
Wayne Kerrigan: How's Steve?
Dale Kerrigan: He's all right.
Wayne Kerrigan: Good.
Dale Kerrigan: [voice-over] We could just chat for hours.
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Dale Kerrigan: [voiceover] He loved the serenity of the place
Darryl Kerrigan: Hows the serenity?
Dale Kerrigan: [voiceover] I think he also just loved the word.
Darryl Kerrigan: So much serenity.
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Darryl Kerrigan: Dale dug a hole. Tell 'em Dale.
Dale Kerrigan: I dug a hole.
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These Are Some Great Quotes From The Castle. heres Some From Other Movies:
Bad Eggs _ Mick Molloy, Bob Franklin
Mike Paddock: So why'd this bloke top himself?
Ben Kinnear: They found some photos in the car. Let's just say the "respected magistrate" liked to... uh...
Mike Paddock: What?
Ben Kinnear: I'm trying to think of a legal term that has... you know, a sexual double-meaning?
Mike Paddock: 'Perform acts with underage prostitutes'?
Ben Kinnear: Is that a legal term?
Mike Paddock: Dunno, but it's the exact phrase I put on my Psychological Test under 'ambitions'.
[pause]
Mike Paddock: There's someone behind me, isn't there? And it's the worst possible person it could be, isn't it?
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Surely You Would Agree That These Are Hillarious Quotes
"Aussie" Is Just Defining Where Its Made And It Sense of Humour
Cheers
Bozo
I agree in a way. But the castle IS a great Aussie movie as it is part of Australian culture. It is like americans saying Abe Lincoln was a great American, sure he's a great person, but they mean great American as he stood for what the country stands for etc.
shareok ok let me sum whtat i think , i think this is a great movie , and i wouldnt say aussie becasue that to me doesnt make me think its going to stand out from other movies eg Worlds fastest indian is a movie about a new zealand motorcycle ledgend its got better ratings its got more votes and doesnt have evry single page with the word "kiwi or New zealand" not meaning this in a bad way but i think australia has nothing to prove to the world nor does my home country or any other contry in the world.
My Orange Got Stuck in a door-hingeshare
The reason I would say "a great aussie move" rather tahn "a great movie" is that I'm comparing it to other Australian movies. As funny as The Castle is, it just doesn't compare to some other films around the world eg. Hollywood.
Another eason we might say 'great aussie movie' is because we are proud of the fact that we can make good films too.