IMDb RATING
5.1/10
2.4K
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Corrupt police and racially motivated attacks against Indian students complicate a re-located crook's life in Australia.Corrupt police and racially motivated attacks against Indian students complicate a re-located crook's life in Australia.Corrupt police and racially motivated attacks against Indian students complicate a re-located crook's life in Australia.
- Awards
- 2 nominations total
Francis Chouler
- Russell
- (as Francis Michael Chouler)
Smiley Suri
- Sheena
- (as Smilee Suri)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe film did not have a theatrical release in British Columbia,Canada.
- GoofsThe number plate changes on the Mercedes convertible that the girl picks the guy up at the airport near the beginning.
- ConnectionsFeatured in CityLights (2014)
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I watched this film even though it was only rated on IMDb as 4.9. I was surprised it scored so low as it really isn't that bad a film at all. Yes, it has it's bad points, but overall it is a gripping watch, has some great cinematic moments, and leaves one feeling you hadn't just wasted two hours. I've given it a six, although were it possible I would have given it 6.5.
One slight criticism was that the overall theme should have been more to the forefront. For the first hour it focuses on the protagonist himself rather than the plight of the protagonist. The latter playing a minor role in comparison to the comedic and love elements relating to the lead. By the time the main theme really springs to life the various plot points need to be rushed through as time is running out. On the downside, that does mean these themes cannot be fully developed as much as I would have liked, but it does make for a fast-paced thrilling ending, which is good.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes, there were some changes I would have made, but I feel it thoroughly deserves a 6.5 rather than the 4.9 it was on when I watched it.
One slight criticism was that the overall theme should have been more to the forefront. For the first hour it focuses on the protagonist himself rather than the plight of the protagonist. The latter playing a minor role in comparison to the comedic and love elements relating to the lead. By the time the main theme really springs to life the various plot points need to be rushed through as time is running out. On the downside, that does mean these themes cannot be fully developed as much as I would have liked, but it does make for a fast-paced thrilling ending, which is good.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes, there were some changes I would have made, but I feel it thoroughly deserves a 6.5 rather than the 4.9 it was on when I watched it.
- paulsmithson-192-243826
- Jan 14, 2015
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- Country of origin
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- Also known as
- На крючке: Хорошо быть плохим
- Filming locations
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa(exteriors: Melbourne)
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- Budget
- $3,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $27,345
- Runtime2 hours 1 minute
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