Four Jacks

Palpably raw power marks the cinematography for this Australian made film that unfortunately fails to yield the required intimacy and scope from within its script as accompaniment for inventive visuals, although it is potent enough to have been granted top awards for film, actor, and male director during the 2001 Melbourne Underground Film Festival, specially gratifying as the piece was shot rapidly and with a wee budget. A variegated assortment of four young men is cajoled by a confidence man, Phil (David Serafin), into opening a "gourmet" restaurant in Melbourne, having persuaded them that healthy profits will soon be enjoyed by all; however, after two years of operation, including a reduction of gastronomic standards, the business is ostensibly losing money, until the quartet ultimately learns that Phil is deflecting partnership funds to himself.

OK so some of the plot points might be a bit obvious but over all an interesting idea which works towards a tight ending. The acting is solid particularly Lachy Hulme who plays one of the central characters in this ensemble piece.

This truly is an Australia cult classic. If you're one of the lucky ones to have seen it-- then you are very lucky.

It is an absolute disgrace that this film has not had a release in Australia. Especially since it has found success overseas.

Not many people have seen this film, and it is a shame because it is a work of art. The characters are brilliant, the dialogue is sensational and the use of themes leaves the audience wondering.

My friend made me sit down and watch this film. This is out there material.

This is an excellent film, full of complexity, themes and great dialogue. The characters are well drawn, with Phil the biggest loser of all time.