This movie was a double treat. Not only did I get a chance to see Jack Thompson, whom I've enjoyed since Breaker Morant, but it introduced me to Russell Crowe. Both do solid work as Harry and Jeff Mitchell, a father and gay son living together in small town Australia.
Unfortunately, the material doesn't quite measure up. The movie is a light comedy, which means your credulity is going to be stretched a bit (it probably needs the exercise anyway). Some of the plot devices seem a bit too pat, and the script does a major left turn about midway through that makes it a candidate for the tv-movie-of-the-week.
Harry's monologues, however, are quite entertaining, and his well-meaning intrusion into his son's date is quite fun to watch. Crowe is always nice to look at, so much so that you almost forget that this is one of the stronger actors working today.
Unfortunately, the material doesn't quite measure up. The movie is a light comedy, which means your credulity is going to be stretched a bit (it probably needs the exercise anyway). Some of the plot devices seem a bit too pat, and the script does a major left turn about midway through that makes it a candidate for the tv-movie-of-the-week.
Harry's monologues, however, are quite entertaining, and his well-meaning intrusion into his son's date is quite fun to watch. Crowe is always nice to look at, so much so that you almost forget that this is one of the stronger actors working today.