I’ll start off by saying that this is hands down the greatest Australian film to come out in years, possibly ever, and that is seriously saying something considering the recent string of great films like Samson and Delilah, Balibo, The Last Ride, Van Diemen’s Land, Beautiful Kate, The Black Balloon, I Know How Many Runs You Scored Last Summer, The Man from Hong Kong and Harvie Krumpet. Margaret Pomeranz never saw this movie, neither did David Stratton, but I can assure that they would weep openly at this visceral, intellectual delight. Even Tarantino had to concede that Rocket Man was the best Australian film since Turkey Shoot. Tim Kurschner is our generation’s Lisa McCune; he is a delightful young talent whose performance will certainly be remembered in years to come. I have faith in The Muscles’ future. He is truly a sight to behold.

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