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If anything, this middle-of-the-road effort just shovels
a bit more dirt on top of the hole, making it harder for us
to get out.
An Aussie reproduce of the U.S fave Dumb and Dumber
(revenge for their blatant Priscilla rip-off, To
Wong Foo, perhaps?), Stupid Mate teams Nathan Phillips
(one of the countries best actors – deserving of much
more than this) and Angus Sampson (that guy with the brows
from 'Greeks on a Roof') as two slackers, living in a caravan
park, and who have no plans on getting a job.
In short, they’re quite happy to sit home and watch
their favourite Soapie, 'Sons and Surf'.
When they get wind that one of their faves on the soapie
(former 'Neighbours' star West) is going to be killed off
– they decide to take matters in their own hands in an
effort to see the busty Emma doesn’t drown in the rough
sea.
More suited to a sitcom or short-film than anything, the
thinly-written You and Your Stupid Mate can only be
seen as a mild distraction that’s wasted much of it’s
talented cast’s time. It’s sad enough seeing Phillips
(Australian Rules, Wolf Creek) wasted –
let alone the always dependable William McInnes, playing a
Centrelink manager, or high-paid model Rachel Hunter eating
up a chunk of the budget in the useless part of a fox that
lives in the caravan park.
Though still quite watchable, and even a giggle here and
there, Stupid Mate is akin to a piece of home-brand
light cheese. It still goes down okay, but lacks real taste.
DVD Extras
Audio commentary by the director
Audio commentary by the writers
Deleted scenes
Outtakes/Blooper Reel
Conclusion: Movie 60% Extras: 65%
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