Cracker Jack

Directed by: Paul Moloney
Written by: Mick Molloy, Richard Molloy
Produced by: Greg Sitch, Mick Molloy
Starring: Mick Molloy, Bill Hunter, Frank Wilson, Monica Maughan, John Clarke, Judith Lucy, Samuel Johnson, Lois Ramsay, Bob Hornery, Esme Melville
Music by: Gareth Skinner
Production companies: Macquarie Film Corporation, Molloy Boy Productions
Release date: 7 November 2002
Content: Adult

Plot: Jack Simpson is a sarcastic slacker who drifts through life working at a telemarketing company in the city. He’s been a member of the Cityside Lawn Bowls Club for years—actually, he holds three memberships—but he’s never played a single match. He only signed up to snag the free parking spots, which he then rents out to his co-workers for some extra cash. Unfortunately, the club is facing serious financial issues, and a greedy developer named Bernie Fowler wants to transform it into a lifeless gaming venue. In response, the Club President, Len, decides that all members must participate in the games, forcing Jack to show up on Saturdays for bowling. Surprisingly, Jack turns out to be a natural, but his cocky attitude rubs the older members the wrong way. Veteran bowler Stan sees potential in Jack and decides to mentor him, stepping in as a father figure to help him learn to consider others instead of just himself.

After Jack's girlfriend and job both slip away, the Bowls Club becomes his only refuge, and surprisingly, he starts to appreciate the older members. His room mate, Dave, decides to join the club and begins dating Nancy, a local journalist. Meanwhile, Bernie, a shady person with ulterior motives, is hell-bent on taking control of the club and digs into Jack's past, uncovering his shady car park rental scheme, which nearly gets him kicked out. When City side competes in a big tournament at Bernie's flashy club, the prize money could secure their future. Jack's tendency to show off nearly jeopardise their chances in the first round, but with Stan and the rest of the team rallying around him, Jack finally understands the importance of teamwork.

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HOME SCRIPTURE BOOK REVIEWS POETRY RECIPES GARDENS FILM REVIEWS	Crackerjack Directed by: Paul Moloney Written by: Mick Molloy, Richard Molloy Produced by: Greg Sitch, Mick Molloy Starring: Mick Molloy, Bill Hunter, Frank Wilson, Monica Maughan, John Clarke, Judith Lucy, Samuel Johnson, Lois Ramsay, Bob Hornery, Esme Melville Music by: Gareth Skinner Production companies: Macquarie Film Corporation, Molloy Boy Productions Release date: 7 November 2002 Content: Adult Plot: Jack Simpson is a sarcastic slacker who drifts through life working at a telemarketing company in the city. He’s been a member of the Cityside Lawn Bowls Club for years—actually, he holds three memberships—but he’s never played a single match. He only signed up to snag the free parking spots, which he then rents out to his co-workers for some extra cash. Unfortunately, the club is facing serious financial issues, and a greedy developer named Bernie Fowler wants to transform it into a lifeless gaming venue. In response, the Club President, Len, decides that all members must participate in the games, forcing Jack to show up on Saturdays for bowling. Surprisingly, Jack turns out to be a natural, but his cocky attitude rubs the older members the wrong way. Veteran bowler Stan sees potential in Jack and decides to mentor him, stepping in as a father figure to help him learn to consider others instead of just himself. After Jack's girlfriend and job both slip away, the Bowls Club becomes his only refuge, and surprisingly, he starts to appreciate the older members. His room mate, Dave, decides to join the club and begins dating Nancy, a local journalist. Meanwhile, Bernie, a shady person with ulterior motives, is hell-bent on taking control of the club and digs into Jack's past, uncovering his shady car park rental scheme, which nearly gets him kicked out. When City side competes in a big tournament at Bernie's flashy club, the prize money could secure their future. Jack's tendency to show off nearly jeopardise their chances in the first round, but with Stan and the rest of the team rallying around him, Jack finally understands the importance of teamwork. End of Spoilers Review: This is a fair dinkum true blue aussie film. It has all the quaint and curious jargon and antics that you'd expect in an aussie movie. The characters are bigger then life and just as loud and hilarious. The storyline is something you'd expect to hear down at the local pub or bowling club. So this should tick all the boxes for a film night of laughs. Popcorn as always is a must with this one. MJ Flack