The Merger

Well what an amazing little packet of joy this Aussie movie was. We had been waiting to see it for a little while, but were a little hesitant due to not being AFL fans or followers. There are lots of great laugh out loud moments with great Aussie humour....and sad to say that you don't realise how bigoted you actually are/have been with some things. Yes there are a few 'corny' moments, but hey, it's a comedy about footy for goodness sake......at least it's not like the idiot American toilet humour that they put on TV/cinema now days. The young child actor Rafferty Grierson does a superb job as Neil Barlow. There are even a couple of tearful moments in this one. I would give this little gem a 10....but hubby is a hard marker...so we compromised on a 9 Do yourself a favour and watch this one.

Overall The Merger is easy entertainment but it has moments where it's a bit stupid and childish. For example the sports scenes are the weakest parts of this movie, especially the final game where the players start sweet talking with the opponents, that's just ridiculous and that's not what I call entertainment. There's also alot of racism and not alot of comeback against it, alot of forgiveness while a kick in the head was more appropriate. Sometimes I had the feeling racism was perfectly normal and that's just irritating to watch. The humor parts made the movie watchable, especially the conversations between the young Rafferty Grierson and Damian Callinan. The Merger isn't bad but it isn't that great either.

I mean fair shake of the sauce bottle. Missed a trick here, cobber. Shoulda called it Bodgy Creek and have done with it.

Great Aussie yarn for these times. All it needed was Briggsy and I reckon I'd of bumped it up to an 8 or a 9. #briggsforpm #bodgycreek #bodgycreekroosters

When it comes to Aussie comedies, lately we've been as dry as a nuns nasty. Luckily we have this gorgeous saving grace thats snagged a ripper from 60 out on a rainy day at the G!

The Merger is true-blue in style and grace as it shows the heart that was put into this is real! We have true Aussies on Screen and behind the camera with Aussie Jokes and Aussie Topics ... and to top it off we have the magnificent sherrin being backed by the glorious Roosters! The Refugees are more than welcome in Australia and the Merger happily sticks it up the Right Wing in an incredibly comedic and heartfelt fashion. Shout outs to Fayssal as he kicks the 6 pointer into our Loving hearts!

Carn the Maroon, White and Blue! Lets make sure this filum gets high up into the specky Zone!

This is a film that should speak to everyone it has a great story and is a down to earth feel good comedy driven by an important and touching theme.

Packed with laughs the audience I watched it with were laughing our heads off. The cast deliver top notch performances and the director applies more of the screen magic he brought to life in Backyard Ashes.

Bonzer film everyone's kicked a goal with this Aussie comedy classic.

Aussie's see it in cinemas now and help get it more screenings.

Can't wait to add it to my Australian film collection.