Very best movie i ever watch

Good start, but then it gets ruined

From my favorite movies..

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

This is a great little movie, I've visited Wagga Wagga (so good they named it twice!) and have several friends there after working locally, in Coleambally and Mt Selwyn. Some good friends brought me this DVD from Oz and it's a little ripper!Yes, it's a bit racist, based on stereo-types, but typically Australian country people living the good life. Even they don't know they have it so good in life. Easy jobs, well paid, lots of spare time and perfect BAR-B-Q weather every night of the year.Surely we have all played this game in our own back yards, you already know most of the rules! Over the fence, 6 and out. One handed catches count after a bounce. And no hard bowling or hard balls..... Is it just me, or did we all play this game in the back garden.Have a couple of beers, laugh at and with the Australians and enjoy this great little movie that you or me could have made in a few days spare time. Wish I'd thought of it first!!!!

This is the first review on any film I have ever written online. And the reason is that this is the worst Aussie film I have EVER seen in my entire life. Where do I even start with this? Firstly, I had to force myself to watch all the way through, as it was so truly awful that I kept going just to see if the stereotypes and frankly racist, anti-English theme continued throughout - well I can report that it does.In short, the evil English bosses sacked the hard-working Aussies without giving notice, didn't drink beer (never met a Brit who didn't drink before). cheated at cricket, were racist to the Indian character, and dreamed of "body line", which was presented as English cricket's finest hour.Not only was every aspect of this film dreadful, but it was frankly offensive. My mum is English and the people associated with this farce should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves.Even if you are an insular, pommie-bashing Aussie who likes cricket, do yourself a favour and do something useful with 90 minutes - like boiling 30 eggs...instead of watching this mindless drivel.

A mate in Australia recommended this movie to me and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's light-hearted and silly and packed with loads of subtle cricket references (Jardine, Dexter, Harlequin caps, impersonations of famous commentators etc.) which keeps the narrative moving along at a very predictable but steady pace. The story is a bit weak but it's never less than highly entertaining. At times, the stereotypes are a little obvious but remember folks that this is a COMEDY. It's meant to be funny and in the manner of the typical Australian cinematic style (and its refreshing non-conformity to a PC strait-jacket), it entertains without offending.

Backyard Ashes looks like a low budget movie with a big budget relation to real life. Being an Indian and playing cricket with friends and family, I can truly relate to this movie. This was my 1st Australian movie that I have watched and I must admit it hit the right cords. Big budget movies generally focus more on the big names but this focused on everyone in the movie. It was a simple yet very honest movie. Loved ones getting together, playing a good game of cricket, the annoying and unfriendly neighbors, the old couple upstairs, the entire locality and the craziness that comes along. Its a good watch for a nice lazy afternoon....