good film - but i couldn't see what all the fuss was about

Rating: 7/10 (9 December 2004)

i have to admit, from a film maker's standpoint, the guys did a fantastic job. it was a good movie, i really enjoyed it, but i found it surprising it was so well received by an American audience. i'm from Australia, and i have to admit that the cinema i was in found the movie a great deal funnier than they should have. i wasn't sure if American's had the same response, but it killed the mood on any suspense the guys were trying to build.
for the most part, it was a fantastic story, well filmed and edited, and it was only let down by the terrible acting by Gary Elwes and Danny Glover. there's plenty of room for a good sequel in that story, and i hope the guys can find a way to make one that isn't too much of a commercial sellout.
good work guys, way to represent for Australia!!! woo!!!!