Crackers

Beautiful story of young boys life in a dysfunctional family, with stubborn old grandparents, a pet loyal bantam rooster, affairs, adult stubbornness, elderly members, loss of father, Xmas grief and drinking stressors, humour and Australian ocean. The characters are believable. I liked the fact it's from the twelve 12 year olds point of view and he gets to experience the dysfunction of his grandparents his grandfather he's very bullying his cousin and brother he also bully him and a friendly elderly family relative he's very kind and help him build a boat together. It also has a cute rooster. And some other characters which are very humorous and a likeable character.

This tale of a dysfunctional family coming together to share the Christmas spirit is fantastically funny and very heart rending at the same time. It has a message and brings it across well without getting mawkishly sentimental. The humour is very 'pi**take' Australlian but most people will get the message. Warren Mitchell is superb in his role and the supporting cast are all good. You'll laugh and cry and go off with sore stomach muscles. Watch out for the video camera holiday footage from the chookshed!

I first saw this movie on a long distance coach trip to spend Christmas with my partner's dysfunctional family, which made it all the funnier!

23 years on I just watched Crackers for the first time and absolutely Cracked up on numerous occasions. Not only was it funny it's a great reflection on how life was here in Aussie. It took me back to my childhood and the many Christmas's were family got together and despite our differences we all some how managed to get on.

23 years too late but well done to all those involved in making this great movie.

Just watched this film for the first time nearly 30 years after it was made. I'm surprised that it's never been on my radar especially as I spent most of my childhood Christmases in the very areas most of the film was set and love good Aussie home grown comedies.

Maybe this was one of the reasons the film had quite an emotional effect on me though I think the credit really goes to the writers and actors who do a great job.

Definitely not a perfect film and a bit of a bumpy ride at times but there is certainly plenty here to delight and amuse. Something of an Australian classic in my opinion.

Don't let a weak title and unimaginative video cover fool you! This movie is solid and exceptionally funny - belly achingly funny in places.

Tenseness surrounds the Christmas Lunch at the parent's place. A divorced daughter has brought her new lover. Dad is not impressed. Everyone is on edge. An unwelcomed and rogue-larrikin (great) Grandfather (Warren Mitchell) also arrives. His great grandson is taught new lessons in life. The family barbecue is absolutely side splitting!

A very comical and credible script makes this movie a great treat. I would rate all performances as very strong. It doesn't have to be Christmas for you to watch and enjoy this movie.....it could well relate to any family reunion. I would rate this movie 8 out of 10.