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Chopper

Posted: 11 May 2009, 22:59
by Rick Cave
I enjoyed this movie.
Never knew Bana was this good.

The only thing I heard of this movie before was Mick Harvey's score.
I'd just like to hear the Aussie's opinion of it.
Are his books worth reading?
Do you like someone like him being a bestselling author?

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I took that while watching it.
Loved that scene.

"It's a bit early in the morning for kung fu, isn't it?"

Re: Chopper

Posted: 11 May 2009, 23:22
by Busta
Love it!
I was going to re-watch it tonight actually.. Seems like twas fate that you made this post...
Neville Bartos is my fave char

I borrowed one of his books from the library.. only read three pages...For a reason I can't remember.. hope this part helps.

Have you watched NOISE yet, Rick?

Re: Chopper

Posted: 12 May 2009, 02:35
by Peeping Tom
one of my favorite aussie movies, its so quotable/funny/aggressive everything i love about australia rolled into one.

Re: Chopper

Posted: 12 May 2009, 02:41
by Rado
Loved the movie. David Field is one of my favourite actors.
The real Chopper would be a pain in the arse to be around though. Watch the dvd extras and you'll know what i mean.

Idiot Box is another goodun'.

Re: Chopper

Posted: 12 May 2009, 09:45
by Don Eduardo
I would probably advise against reading the books. The speech Chop makes at the end in the TV interview at the end is completely on the mark. He can't write at all. It's one of Melbourne's great little things that pretty much everyone has at least one semi-funny anecdote after running into the guy.

So many great lines in this film. The "No cash" scene is pretty much recanted word for word every time my mates and I play poker/go-to-the-football/do-anything.

Handy tip if you ever come to our sunny shores, Rickuardo. Any time someone is in the news for beating up his significant other, it's known as "upsetting your mother".

Re: Chopper

Posted: 12 May 2009, 09:46
by Thunder Bear
Didnt 10 meet this guy once?

Re: Chopper

Posted: 12 May 2009, 17:11
by Eviltoastman
One of my all time faves. Up there with Sexy Beast.

Re: Chopper

Posted: 12 May 2009, 23:03
by Roark
Word. Both are excellent.

Re: Chopper

Posted: 13 May 2009, 00:27
by Eviltoastman
Ben I feel like sexing you lately.

Re: Chopper

Posted: 13 May 2009, 00:38
by Busta
Thunder Bear wrote:Didnt 10 meet this guy once?

I'm pretty sure Donna (some girl) did.. at a stand-up show with Jacko...

Re: Chopper

Posted: 14 May 2009, 12:33
by ChickenMug
Busta wrote:Have you watched NOISE yet, Rick?
i have!
what do i win?

Re: Chopper

Posted: 15 May 2009, 19:49
by Dress Barn
Very funny movie

Re: Chopper

Posted: 15 May 2009, 23:48
by Rick Cave
Gentleman, I feel a kindred spirit with you all now.
I watched the movie twice. Once in the evening and again the next day.
I liked it that much.

The only film Noise I've seen is the shitbox one with Michael Keaton.
Which one are you talking about, Mick?
There are about 8 movies called Noise.

You guys seen Eric Bana's comedy stuff?
The stuff he did before going into movies?
Any good?

Re: Chopper

Posted: 16 May 2009, 00:45
by Eviltoastman
I still look on with affection to spoon who had a visceral debate with me over the genre assignment of Chopper. I still say Black Comedy. Drama ney!

Chopper is one of my favourite ever comedies.

Bufallo '66
Dumb and Dumber
Chopper
Anchorman
Kind Hearts and Coronets

Re: Chopper

Posted: 16 May 2009, 01:49
by Rick Cave
Eviltoastman wrote:I still look on with affection to spoon who had a visceral debate with me over the genre assignment of Chopper. I still say Black Comedy. Drama ney!

Chopper is one of my favourite ever comedies.

Bufallo '66
Dumb and Dumber
Chopper
Anchorman
Kind Hearts and Coronets
That's what I want to see. Badly.
I love Guinness more than a bog Irish motherless bastard.

I've seen scenes. But that's hardly enough.

Re: Chopper

Posted: 16 May 2009, 04:11
by Busta
Rick Cave wrote:Gentleman, I feel a kindred spirit with you all now.
I watched the movie twice. Once in the evening and again the next day.
I liked it that much.

The only film Noise I've seen is the shitbox one with Michael Keaton.
Which one are you talking about, Mick?
There are about 8 movies called Noise.

You guys seen Eric Bana's comedy stuff?
The stuff he did before going into movies?
Any good?
The Australian one... Guy on a train pointing a gun? You commented on my facebook to that pic

He's comedy has aged quite a bit...and he always paled in comparison to Micallef
Eviltoastman wrote:I still look on with affection to spoon who had a visceral debate with me over the genre assignment of Chopper. I still say Black Comedy. Drama ney!
Definitely a black comedy!!! Drama? :lol:

Re: Chopper

Posted: 16 May 2009, 04:19
by Busta
ChickenMug wrote:
Busta wrote:Have you watched NOISE yet, Rick?
i have!
what do i win?
I'll bring over something for you :)

Re: Chopper

Posted: 16 May 2009, 05:11
by Eviltoastman
Distemper isn't really a gift, Mycka.

Re: Chopper

Posted: 16 May 2009, 07:48
by Mary Hinge
:lol:

Re: Chopper

Posted: 16 May 2009, 17:35
by ChickenMug
:love:

Re: Chopper

Posted: 16 May 2009, 21:19
by Busta
Eviltoastman wrote:Distemper isn't really a gift, Mycka.
:lol: :lol:

In some cultures it is, Toast!
Mary Hinge wrote::lol:


:roll:
ChickenMug wrote::love:
:love: :D

Re: Chopper

Posted: 16 May 2009, 21:23
by Mary Hinge
Busta wrote:
Mary Hinge wrote::lol:

:roll:
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Re: Chopper

Posted: 16 May 2009, 21:30
by Busta

Re: Chopper

Posted: 16 May 2009, 21:34
by Mary Hinge
Oh and, great movie - I love Eric Bana.

Chopper seems like a bit of a cock though.

Re: Chopper

Posted: 17 May 2009, 04:34
by Rick Cave
Mary Hinge wrote:Oh and, great movie - I love Eric Bana.

Chopper seems like a bit of a cock though.
No shit? Chopper is a cock?!
Next you'll be telling me the sky is blue and my ass is hairy.

Dat's sarcasm, Carol. Does that station come in where you are?
:)