The Castle being a hit comedy in Australia seems to confirm how much the Aussie public sees its national character as a simple folk, blokey and principled, not asking too much out of life, but loving everything they have. Australia's rural mindset is not unlike Canada's - we're British colonies, and in The Castle, authority figures have posh British accents and are trying to forcibly buy out people who live next to an airport to expand that facility. But they're happy with their shithole of a house because it's home. Downhome Australians versus the Courts is probably playing on the penal colony aspect on purpose (there's even a family member in jail). What's clever here is that it mocks the family as guileless amateurs who think they're brilliant, but are by most standards mediocre, but endears you to them so effortlessly, you cheer them on in what seems like an impossible crusade. I do think there's too much narration up top, but that's a personal preference. Generally, it's all quite amusing, quotable, and even rousing.
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jlfitz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fUL75TeNrI(mod-edit: blocked in some countries)
boomdiddly
You don't have to be an Aussie to enjoy this fine film. It will make you happy. And then a little sad, because Wayne isn't there to enjoy it with you.Yojimbo
Dreamin'Siskoid
The Castle being a hit comedy in Australia seems to confirm how much the Aussie public sees its national character as a simple folk, blokey and principled, not asking too much out of life, but loving everything they have. Australia's rural mindset is not unlike Canada's - we're British colonies, and in The Castle, authority figures have posh British accents and are trying to forcibly buy out people who live next to an airport to expand that facility. But they're happy with their shithole of a house because it's home. Downhome Australians versus the Courts is probably playing on the penal colony aspect on purpose (there's even a family member in jail). What's clever here is that it mocks the family as guileless amateurs who think they're brilliant, but are by most standards mediocre, but endears you to them so effortlessly, you cheer them on in what seems like an impossible crusade. I do think there's too much narration up top, but that's a personal preference. Generally, it's all quite amusing, quotable, and even rousing.bartleby187
classic Aussie film known for the simplicity in its dialogue and the 'a man's home is his castle'. ah, the serenityaussieflickfan
Go and get a copy of this classic Australian comedy and if you don't understand it, hopefully a nearby Aussie would be able to help.