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Romper Stomper [DVD]

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4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 53 ratings
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April 17, 2006 		—
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Genre Drama
Format PAL
Runtime 1 hour and 33 minutes
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Controversial drama about a group of Melbourne s, lead by the Hitler-worshipping Hando (Russell Crowe), and their violent attacks on the city's immigrant population. When the group is joined by newcomer Gabe (Jacqueline McKenzie), her epilepsy threatens to disturb the s' ideas of purity and leads to disputes which promise the eruption of yet more violence. At the same time, the gang's future is threatened when the Melbourne Vietnamese community, the target of so many of their hate crimes, begins to fight back.

Product details

  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.04 x 0.55 x 7.28 inches; 2.89 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ CTD10429
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ PAL
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 33 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ April 17, 2006
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Universal Pictures UK
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000E6UXNE
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 53 ratings

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Top review from the United States

ella williams
1.0 out of 5 stars disc would not play on any of my players, ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015
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disc would not play on any of my players , guess it wasn't set up for American dvd players.
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Jayneee
5.0 out of 5 stars Hard and gritty drama.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2023
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One of Russell Crows early films. It's about a bunch of Skinheads in Australia. Pretty violent and sickening in parts. Reasonably storyline. I thoughtly enjoyed it. Saw it years ago and had to buy it again to show my son. Well worth a watch.
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Ms. R. J. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2013
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Romper Stomper is an incredible film, raw, brutal but ultimately incredibly moving. The film that gave Russell Crowe his break, and got him noticed by major Hollywood players is a masterpiece of insight into the life of a neo-Nazi skinhead; what makes them tick, and the sheer horror of their opinions and values. Crowe plays Hando, the leader of the gang and the driving force behind the violence; he is just incredible in this role, making a terrifyingly real performance as a thug whose motivations become clear - the scary thing is, we see and understand why he behaves the way he does, at the same time as being utterly revolted and horrified. The first scenes of brutal violence, an unprovoked attack on three immigrants hits hard, a stark introduction to the bloody violence of these people. As the film progresses the vulnerabilities of the gang are revealed, largely due to the influence of Gabe - a disturbed girl who is Hando's girlfriend, and provides a comforting presence to what is essentially a group of young people with no one else to turn to.

This is a disturbing and very powerful film - perhaps too powerful - as it seems to have become a favourite among certain groups, who have perhaps taken away the wrong message from the film. My only criticism is, in the end, we are left feeling too much understanding and empathy for the neo-Nazis.
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Jayjay
5.0 out of 5 stars wow!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2012
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good story shows Russell Crowe in his early acting years he does not dissapoint either...what an actor anyone a fan of Russ would enjoy this too...story of young rebelious youths...
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Ray Steel
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2015
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excellent service value for money
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Jack T.
1.0 out of 5 stars Needs more homosexuality...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 25, 2021
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The weak link in their scheme was clearly their heteronormativity. So, if the female element is removed from the narrative, will that make their political aspirations more successful?

The UK/US must have run tests by now; which combat units make the best psychopathic killers?

100% heteronormative units? 100% homosexual units? or a mix of hetero/homo?

Logically, 100% homosexual units would be best to achieve an agreed upon political objective because they'd all have that extra special bond, but then there's the issue of not being able to breed healthy, happy children.

I read somewhere that some weird Catholics spent a lot of effort in post-WWII Germany sexually abusing a lot of children to ensure they created thousands of Bisexual humans to roam the Earth. They did this in accordance with a specific ideology predicated upon the idea Bisexuality was the optimal state for humanity, and that this would reduce Wars. Apparently.

So maybe the best Apex Predator is the Catholic Church's Master Race... Bisexuals.

My money's still on the homosexuals. If you can come to love human poop, you can come to love executing the duties of a death squad... the mental gymnastics are the same.
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