Cut Snake (2014)A pair of ex-cons hatch a scheme to burn down a nightclub in Brisbane. Director:Tony AyresWriter:Blake Ayshford (screenplay) |
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Cut Snake (2014)A pair of ex-cons hatch a scheme to burn down a nightclub in Brisbane. Director:Tony AyresWriter:Blake Ayshford (screenplay) |
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Sullivan Stapleton | ... |
Pommie
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Alex Russell | ... |
Sparra Farrell
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Jessica De Gouw | ... |
Paula
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Megan Holloway | ... |
Yvonne
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Kerry Walker | ... |
Mrs. Farrell
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Robert Morgan | ... |
Duck
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Paul Moder | ... |
Carl
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Jim Russell | ... |
Neil
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Catherine Larcey | ... |
May
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Richard Anastasios | ... |
Wayne
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Graham Jahne | ... |
Len
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Syd Brisbane | ... |
Ben
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Luke Elliot | ... |
Bruce
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Brett Swain | ... |
Boss
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Jack Daye | ... |
Nightclub Drag Artist
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Set in Melbourne in the mid-1970s, Cut Snake tells the story of Sparra Farrell (Alex Russell), an ex-convict who is trying to make a new life for himself in a new city. He has found honest work and even becomes engaged but the prospect of this new life is challenged when his foreboding and charismatic cell mate Pommie (Sullivan Stapleton) tracks him down upon his own release. Sparra finds himself enigmatically drawn back toward a world and a man that he was certain he had wanted to leave behind. Written by monterey media
I saw this premier last night and their was discussion on not revealing the twist and I wont for the sake of this review but I think its a bad idea not to reveal the twist. I think it'll make more money by revealing it. If its left as surprise it comes across more as a reflection on the actors ability to quickly change character as opposed to steeping in from the beginning that these characters can and do exist in the way they are despite their difference. It also seems clunky then and without integrity to appear suddenly different to the point that after that twist is established the movie is finished and resolved. The cinematography was very good and it really did have great features. Once scene in the Chinese restaurant didn't quote cut it for me though. Still overall collaboratively it presented round and beautiful to watch.