Customer Reviews:
WHAT A FILM!.......2004-10-22
Like pool? Then watch this film! Don't like pool? Then watch it anyway! Stickmen shouldn't be compared so much to "Poolhall Junkies" as they are both extremely good films in there own right.
If you want an original, funny film that you can watch over and over again...with Kiwi accents, youve found it!
Stickmen.......2004-05-14
This is an excellent viewing experience if you are looking for a film filled with drinking, sex and subtle violence, handled in a very stylish and humorous fashion. The storyline is very simple, leaving very little room for hidden twists and surprises, but highly entertaining as we introduced to the underground world of high stake pool tournaments. It begins with three friends, each with a different humorous characteristic but alike in their unflagging love for the game most wonderful. As the story unravels, we are introduced to a variety of kooky characters and plots, which in conjunction with the excellent soundtrack and dodgy one-liners, keeps the audience laughing and reaching for another pint.
Kiwi fun.......2003-07-17
My interest in kiwi films being fairly recent, I cannot pretend to being an expert in Antepodean cinema. However, I can recognize a fun film when I see one, and this one is just awesome!
It's everything Hollywood isn't anymore... Fresh, sassy, not formulaïc, fun and smart! Aussie and Kiwi films dare explore these places and characters Hollywood wants nothing to do with. The film's title "stickmen" really are anti-heros, average Joes who take on an underground pool challenge without seeing the big picture, hence the bumpy ride they find themselves embarked on.
Each main character is well defined but not overly so that it becomes caricatural; the supporting cast is a hodgepodge of misfits that, surprinsingly enough, blend together well and bring unity and credibility to the storyline. last but not least, the o.s. is simply too cool for words!
To put it in a nutshell, "Stickmen" is great entertainment with fine actors unburdened by Hollywood's formats and dogma... so refreshing I watched twice back-to-back!!!
A cool & funny film with some nice quotable lines........2003-02-09
"I'd say pub pool is the perfect game. You can't fault it. It's got everything... conflict, drama, thrill of the chase, stratagy and a cliffhanger ending..."
My first impression of this film was that it really wanted to be "Poolhall Junkies", wanted to have all those things above but failed. Having seen it to the end, however, I decided that was an unfair assessment.
Being a bit of a pool player myself, (at least I'd like to think so!) this is a type of film that appeals to me, and inevitably I'll have to compare it to other movies with pool as their subject.
"Stickmen" doesn't have the atmosphere and acting talent of Robert Rossen's 1961 classic "The Hustler", but then again the latter is an all-time classic movie, and few actors can match up to Paul Newman at his best.
For action on the table, Stickmen falls way short of "Poolhall Junkies" which features a dazzling array of unbelievable trick shots. Most of the shots played in "Stickmen" wouldn't cause any excitment in your average bar or pool club, whereas in "Poolhall Junkies" it's obvious that the shots are played by professionals. The storyline of these two films is similar, but in general "Poolhall Junkies" is by far the superior film. Having said that, "Stickmen" is very enjoyable and has a lot to offer. The plot keeps you guessing, the acting is pretty good, (even if some of the characters are a little stereotypical), and the New Zealand accents are kind of cool.
This film is definitely worth watching, but the two other films mentioned - "The Hustler" and "Poolhall Junkies" are must-see movies. "Stickmen" achieves its aim: it is a darkly humourous film that is, as my fellow reviewer Robbie says, sauve and sexy. It definitely has a (lacking a better word - but I'm sure you know what I mean) 'cool' feel to it. Over all the film is very watchable. My only objection is the two supposedly English football fans at the beginning have distictly kiwi accents, and also why would a Newcastle fan be playing doubles with a Man U fan?! Never mind...
Watch all the films mentioned if you can.
Eat you heart out lock, stock........2002-10-07
Stickmen is a fast paced black comedy whose roots are firmly set in the lock, stock/snatch tradition.
The principal characters are all well acted by a young cast of relatively unknown actors, the central theme of a group of mates entering into a pool competition to save a friends bar may sound formulaic, but the slick direction and darkly comic dialogue set this film above the host of Guy Ritchie inspired rip offs.
Customer Reviews:
WHAT A FILM!.......2004-10-22
Like pool? Then watch this film! Don't like pool? Then watch it anyway! Stickmen shouldn't be compared so much to "Poolhall Junkies" as they are both extremely good films in there own right.
If you want an original, funny film that you can watch over and over again...with Kiwi accents, youve found it!
Stickmen.......2004-05-14
This is an excellent viewing experience if you are looking for a film filled with drinking, sex and subtle violence, handled in a very stylish and humorous fashion. The storyline is very simple, leaving very little room for hidden twists and surprises, but highly entertaining as we introduced to the underground world of high stake pool tournaments. It begins with three friends, each with a different humorous characteristic but alike in their unflagging love for the game most wonderful. As the story unravels, we are introduced to a variety of kooky characters and plots, which in conjunction with the excellent soundtrack and dodgy one-liners, keeps the audience laughing and reaching for another pint.
Kiwi fun.......2003-07-17
My interest in kiwi films being fairly recent, I cannot pretend to being an expert in Antepodean cinema. However, I can recognize a fun film when I see one, and this one is just awesome!
It's everything Hollywood isn't anymore... Fresh, sassy, not formulaïc, fun and smart! Aussie and Kiwi films dare explore these places and characters Hollywood wants nothing to do with. The film's title "stickmen" really are anti-heros, average Joes who take on an underground pool challenge without seeing the big picture, hence the bumpy ride they find themselves embarked on.
Each main character is well defined but not overly so that it becomes caricatural; the supporting cast is a hodgepodge of misfits that, surprinsingly enough, blend together well and bring unity and credibility to the storyline. last but not least, the o.s. is simply too cool for words!
To put it in a nutshell, "Stickmen" is great entertainment with fine actors unburdened by Hollywood's formats and dogma... so refreshing I watched twice back-to-back!!!
A cool & funny film with some nice quotable lines........2003-02-09
"I'd say pub pool is the perfect game. You can't fault it. It's got everything... conflict, drama, thrill of the chase, stratagy and a cliffhanger ending..."
My first impression of this film was that it really wanted to be "Poolhall Junkies", wanted to have all those things above but failed. Having seen it to the end, however, I decided that was an unfair assessment.
Being a bit of a pool player myself, (at least I'd like to think so!) this is a type of film that appeals to me, and inevitably I'll have to compare it to other movies with pool as their subject.
"Stickmen" doesn't have the atmosphere and acting talent of Robert Rossen's 1961 classic "The Hustler", but then again the latter is an all-time classic movie, and few actors can match up to Paul Newman at his best.
For action on the table, Stickmen falls way short of "Poolhall Junkies" which features a dazzling array of unbelievable trick shots. Most of the shots played in "Stickmen" wouldn't cause any excitment in your average bar or pool club, whereas in "Poolhall Junkies" it's obvious that the shots are played by professionals. The storyline of these two films is similar, but in general "Poolhall Junkies" is by far the superior film. Having said that, "Stickmen" is very enjoyable and has a lot to offer. The plot keeps you guessing, the acting is pretty good, (even if some of the characters are a little stereotypical), and the New Zealand accents are kind of cool.
This film is definitely worth watching, but the two other films mentioned - "The Hustler" and "Poolhall Junkies" are must-see movies. "Stickmen" achieves its aim: it is a darkly humourous film that is, as my fellow reviewer Robbie says, sauve and sexy. It definitely has a (lacking a better word - but I'm sure you know what I mean) 'cool' feel to it. Over all the film is very watchable. My only objection is the two supposedly English football fans at the beginning have distictly kiwi accents, and also why would a Newcastle fan be playing doubles with a Man U fan?! Never mind...
Watch all the films mentioned if you can.
Eat you heart out lock, stock........2002-10-07
Stickmen is a fast paced black comedy whose roots are firmly set in the lock, stock/snatch tradition.
The principal characters are all well acted by a young cast of relatively unknown actors, the central theme of a group of mates entering into a pool competition to save a friends bar may sound formulaic, but the slick direction and darkly comic dialogue set this film above the host of Guy Ritchie inspired rip offs.
Customer Reviews:
WHAT A FILM!.......2004-10-22
Like pool? Then watch this film! Don't like pool? Then watch it anyway! Stickmen shouldn't be compared so much to "Poolhall Junkies" as they are both extremely good films in there own right.
If you want an original, funny film that you can watch over and over again...with Kiwi accents, youve found it!
Stickmen.......2004-05-14
This is an excellent viewing experience if you are looking for a film filled with drinking, sex and subtle violence, handled in a very stylish and humorous fashion. The storyline is very simple, leaving very little room for hidden twists and surprises, but highly entertaining as we introduced to the underground world of high stake pool tournaments. It begins with three friends, each with a different humorous characteristic but alike in their unflagging love for the game most wonderful. As the story unravels, we are introduced to a variety of kooky characters and plots, which in conjunction with the excellent soundtrack and dodgy one-liners, keeps the audience laughing and reaching for another pint.
Kiwi fun.......2003-07-17
My interest in kiwi films being fairly recent, I cannot pretend to being an expert in Antepodean cinema. However, I can recognize a fun film when I see one, and this one is just awesome!
It's everything Hollywood isn't anymore... Fresh, sassy, not formulaïc, fun and smart! Aussie and Kiwi films dare explore these places and characters Hollywood wants nothing to do with. The film's title "stickmen" really are anti-heros, average Joes who take on an underground pool challenge without seeing the big picture, hence the bumpy ride they find themselves embarked on.
Each main character is well defined but not overly so that it becomes caricatural; the supporting cast is a hodgepodge of misfits that, surprinsingly enough, blend together well and bring unity and credibility to the storyline. last but not least, the o.s. is simply too cool for words!
To put it in a nutshell, "Stickmen" is great entertainment with fine actors unburdened by Hollywood's formats and dogma... so refreshing I watched twice back-to-back!!!
A cool & funny film with some nice quotable lines........2003-02-09
"I'd say pub pool is the perfect game. You can't fault it. It's got everything... conflict, drama, thrill of the chase, stratagy and a cliffhanger ending..."
My first impression of this film was that it really wanted to be "Poolhall Junkies", wanted to have all those things above but failed. Having seen it to the end, however, I decided that was an unfair assessment.
Being a bit of a pool player myself, (at least I'd like to think so!) this is a type of film that appeals to me, and inevitably I'll have to compare it to other movies with pool as their subject.
"Stickmen" doesn't have the atmosphere and acting talent of Robert Rossen's 1961 classic "The Hustler", but then again the latter is an all-time classic movie, and few actors can match up to Paul Newman at his best.
For action on the table, Stickmen falls way short of "Poolhall Junkies" which features a dazzling array of unbelievable trick shots. Most of the shots played in "Stickmen" wouldn't cause any excitment in your average bar or pool club, whereas in "Poolhall Junkies" it's obvious that the shots are played by professionals. The storyline of these two films is similar, but in general "Poolhall Junkies" is by far the superior film. Having said that, "Stickmen" is very enjoyable and has a lot to offer. The plot keeps you guessing, the acting is pretty good, (even if some of the characters are a little stereotypical), and the New Zealand accents are kind of cool.
This film is definitely worth watching, but the two other films mentioned - "The Hustler" and "Poolhall Junkies" are must-see movies. "Stickmen" achieves its aim: it is a darkly humourous film that is, as my fellow reviewer Robbie says, sauve and sexy. It definitely has a (lacking a better word - but I'm sure you know what I mean) 'cool' feel to it. Over all the film is very watchable. My only objection is the two supposedly English football fans at the beginning have distictly kiwi accents, and also why would a Newcastle fan be playing doubles with a Man U fan?! Never mind...
Watch all the films mentioned if you can.
Eat you heart out lock, stock........2002-10-07
Stickmen is a fast paced black comedy whose roots are firmly set in the lock, stock/snatch tradition.
The principal characters are all well acted by a young cast of relatively unknown actors, the central theme of a group of mates entering into a pool competition to save a friends bar may sound formulaic, but the slick direction and darkly comic dialogue set this film above the host of Guy Ritchie inspired rip offs.
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