Something of an "it movie" when it came out - great reviews, solid box office, clearly a high point in the career of director John Ruane who seems to have vanished. It's a black comedy, veers greatly in tone. I remember seeing it at the cinema, enjoying not knowing where it was going, loving John Clarke, being captivated by Zoe Carides (the Oz film industry equivalent of a manic pixie dream girl but wonderful all the same), not really finding it that awesome. That hasn't changed.
I recognise its quality and can see why people love it, it's just not for me. Good on Neil for coming back - he plays a guy who should have it together (he has looks and charm) but so many weaknesses (alcohol, passivity).
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