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The Craic Debbie's review: The Craic is set during the 'Supergrass' period, populated by big-time informers during the '80s Irish troubles'. This film stars a bad guy Colin (Robert Morgan) who believes that once he confronts his public number one enemies Wesley (Alan McKee) and Fergus (Jimoein) they will live to tell the tale. The film begins as Gergus and Wesley visit Down Under, an unexpected journey that leads to a show down with the Immigration officials, the locals, bad boy Colin and his buddies. The awkward situations that Fergus and Wesley create really leave you thinking, "How could that happen"?

Movie poster, The Craic

Debbie's review (contd) The different locations used in the The Craic were background scenes from suburban Melbourne to the outback of Broken Hill to the lush blue waters the Gold Coast. Viewing each scene was like travelling down memory lane, thinking "Hey, that's where I went to with my family on holidays." It was so exciting to be able to relive my childhood memories. The type of language used in this film is comical, sarcastic and Australian Colloquialism. Australian Colloquialism is seen at its best combined with satirical humour. Note, some of the words could offend so this is not for the light-hearted. The cast has a various range of experience from Jimoin, who makes a living from performing stand up comedy, to Jane Hall who has appeared on local Television Soapies. I have experienced Jimoin's humour as an observer and his character behind the scenes is portrayed in this film. As a person who has experienced Jimoin's humour from a live audience his talent goes beyond the imagination. I believe The Craic is an enjoyable, hilarious and for the light-hearted. This film is focussed for an adult audience due to the course of language.		Richard's review: The different locations used in the The Craic were background scenes from suburban Melbourne to the outback of Broken Hill to the lush blue waters the Gold Coast. Viewing each scene was like travelling down memory lane, thinking "Hey, that's where I went to with my family on holidays." It was so exciting to be able to relive my childhood memories. The type of language used in this film is comical, sarcastic and Australian Colloquialism. Australian Colloquialism is seen at its best combined with satirical humour. Note, some of the words could offend so this is not for the light-hearted. The cast has a various range of experience from Jimoin, who makes a living from performing stand up comedy, to Jane Hall who has appeared on local Television Soapies. I have experienced Jimoin's humour as an observer and his character behind the scenes is portrayed in this film. As a person who has experienced Jimoin's humour from a live audience his talent goes beyond the imagination. I believe The Craic is an enjoyable, hilarious and for the light-hearted. This film is focussed for an adult audience due to the course of language.

	Due for Australian release April 29, 1999 Richard Hryckiewicz For credits and official site details, click here. Search Festivale for more
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Enter movie, TV show, or person   Provided by Internet Movie Database.	Just the facts: Title: Craic, The (1998) Written by: Jimeoin Directed by: Ted Emery Produced by: Foster Gracie, Geffer Notice Edited by: Michael Collins Director of Photography: John Wheeler running time: 92 rating: M
	The Players: Jimeoin, Alan McKee, Colin Hay, Bob Franklin, Jane Hall
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