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The Hard Word

2002 · 102 min

A punchy, dryly funny Aussie crime caper that keeps you grinning even as the double-crosses turn nasty.

Directed by
Scott Roberts
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Tagline
In a word, they're gone
Overview
Three fraternal bank robbers, languishing in jail, discover a profitable (if not dodgy) way to spend their time. Crime can most certainly pay, if you "know wot I mean?" However when sex and greed rear-up between the good crims and the bad cops, the consequences are both bizarre and fatal.
How it feels
Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Crime, betrayal, greed, family
Content
Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Scott Roberts
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language strong
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action6
    Horror2
    Humour5
    Realism7
    Romance3
    Tension6
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    action, comedy, crime
    Directed by
    Scott Roberts
    Written by
    Scott Roberts
    Starring
    Guy Pearce, Robert Taylor, Rachel Griffiths, Joel Edgerton, Damien Richardson, Rhondda Findleton, Kate Atkinson, Vince Colosimo
    Music
    David Thrussell
    Cinematography
    Brian J. Breheny
    Runtime
    102 min
    Country
    Australia, United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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