Spit

I made it to the end in some sense of misguided patriotism. I want Australia to have a film industry. My wife asked why he was placed in this facility when... it doesn't matter. Because this sets up the pro immigration SBS watching, Greens voting leftist agenda - Strangely made through a film starring a stereotypical bogan petty criminal with other crims. It occasionally worked still. There were some clever moments. Some funny moments. It is mostly funny that you would go in thinking it would be funny or a crime thriller and get the most bleeding heart leftist propaganda chick flick. No romance though? Just lots of feels. I grew up around bogans and was also amused imagining their reaction to this. Welcome to 2025.

If you have seen Gettin' Square and enjoyed it, then you really might like to see this sequel! It's all about Johnny Spitieri, the ex-junky small time drug dealer played exceptionally by the delighted David Wenham, decades later.

Wenham mentioned in the pre show program that he kept the thongs (flip flops, jandals) from the previous production and indeed they made an appearance.

Johnny returns to Australia and memorably helps teach his own colourful style of Australian English to the attentive migrants, but soon trouble raises its head and Johnny has to be on the run.

A moving but hilarious journey of shenanigans and a super fun script.

Heaps of swearing, heaps of heart.

Finally Australia and the World has a new Aussie comedy movie with heart.

In a tragic case of mistaken identity "Johnny 'Spit' Spitieri" (David Wenham) has been sent to a detention centre after being overseas and missing in action for 2 decades in the UK.

"Spit" is the comedy sequel to "Gettin' Square" that starred Timothy Spall and Sam Worthington.

"Spit" opens with a shot of the underbelly of a plane landing.

I'd love a dollar for every time I've seen this hackneyed start to a film, but it gets better, so much better.

Director Johnathan Teplitzky has reprised his position from the OG and created something special that even creates more empathy for refugees and the average bloke trying to curb his ways and make amends for stuffing up his life in the past.

In my radio journalist days I actually crossed paths with the writer Chris Nyst.

At the time he'd already written the first movie and I only met him because he was involved in a court case I was reporting on because he's also a highly respected solicitor and crime fiction novelist.

At 71, he's written another cracker jack script with plenty of laughs, chockers with every day Aussie expressions like, "I'm so hungry I could eat the arse out of a duck flying overhead" and "Men are like horses.

Unless you train them up ,they go all busted arse".

Sadly a few of the "Gettin' Square" actors have gone to God including Carol Burns, Ugly Dave Grey and Richard Carter.

Good news is a lot of your favourites have returned for this sequel including Gary Sweet, David Field and Helen Thompson ("Elvis").

I love that Wenham as "Johnny" still wears his dodgy Disney "Mickey Mouse" rip off tee shirt even after being arrested for fraud and we discover "Goofy" is his favourite Disney character.

"Spit" was filmed on location around Brisbane and the Gold Coast (even at The Spit).

Lookout for Southport Squash Centre, Boggo Road Gaol and the Burleigh Beach Bowls Club.

Believe it or not 22 years have elapsed since "Spit" first became everyone's thong wearing cult favourite, still he manages to five finger discount his way through a few shops before he's even left the airport in the opening scene, walking out with new thongs, sunglasses, hat and a packet of chocolate coated biscuits.

Checkout the Soundtrack: Wall to wall Aussie songs, but not the usual suspects. Instead think "Amyl and the Sniffers" and "The Vernon's" plus heaps more.

Go see this movie and help support our Australian Film Industry whilst wetting your pants laughing., but take some tissues because this movie pulls on your heartstrings too!

"Spit" is the most fun you'll have with your Japanese riding boots on in 2025.

"F*&k yeah"!

Spit is a brilliant, long-awaited sequel to Getting Square that not only meets but exceeds expectations. Seamlessly blending sharp Aussie humour with gritty storytelling, it delivers a powerful continuation of beloved characters and themes. The performances are outstanding, particularly in revisiting familiar faces with added depth and maturity. The writing is clever, with just the right balance of nostalgia and fresh perspective. Stylish direction and a tight script ensure Spit stands confidently on its own while paying homage to its predecessor. A gripping, funny, and thoroughly entertaining ride-well worth the wait for fans of Getting Square and newcomers alike.

This is a beaut flick, and not only for us hard core fans of the excellent "Gettin Square", where the character of Spit was originally featured, although it certainly helps if you've seen and become word perfect at all the quotable quotes from that movie.

David Wenham is excellent as always, showing his fantastic comedic abilities alongside some very poignant moments as well as Spit's early life story unfolds. He stays completely in character and so likeable throughout. The supporting cast was wonderful especially the guy that Chicka is trying to kill in the mid part of the film. What an amazing turn of events is thrown into the middle of the film.

There are moments of reflection and nods to Getting Square, but an equal number of new and thoughtful story lines and characters. Very clever story and script and a kick arse Aussie soundtrack - Amyl and the Sniffers included. Yeah!

Love it just as much as Gettin Square. Thanks so much to all for making this film. A true and instant Aussie gem. Left the theatre feeling good about being an Aussie and a smile.