Product Details

• Actors: Belinda Emmett, Chris Haywood, Dave O'Neil, Eric Bana, Jeff Truman
• Directors: Bill Bennett
• Format: PAL
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 4 (Read more about DVD formats.)
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Roadshow
• DVD Release Date: January 31, 2006
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000CCLQKE
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #585,758 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Australia released, PAL/Region 4 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Alternative Footage, Behind the scenes, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Interactive Menu, Music Video, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Australian director Bill Bennett (Kiss or Kill) adds broad slapstick comedy to his repertoire with this rags-to-riches tale of luck and greed. The Nugget follows three pals whose occasional searches for gold in the outback are little more than an inane hobby. That is, until a sign from above directs them to an actual reserve of the precious metal hidden in the hills. Overcome with avarice, the trio bickers over how to split up the booty, all the while not noticing that two other enterprising men are waiting in the wings to steal their find. The Nugget stars future Hulk actor Eric Bana in a leading role. ...The Nugget

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure to watch, October 3, 2009

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The Tao of Netflix (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This was a delightful film. In short, a group of Aussie mates who lead otherwise immensely uninspired lives find a record-breaking sized gold nugget, and then go through an interesting mix of evolutions attempting to commercialize their find. Those familiar with Guy Ritchie films (Snatch, Lock Stock) will find many parallels - unscrupulous and cognitively challenged figures, theft and re-theft, and, more interestingly, the use of elongate, cylindrical plastic accessories, otherwise commonly used as an auto erotica aid, as weapons (albeit in a very small scene). The story is by no means particularly inventive, and most of the plot developments are quite transparent, but the characters make the story. Each is a relatable character, generally with kind, good natured qualities that make them endearing. You want to see them succeed, despite their subconscious's repeated attempts to frustrate their plans. The production values are high as well, and good use of photography and music make it a highly enjoyable film to watch. I'd give more stars if the story had a bit more creative punch, but I highly recommend as a rental/viewing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Nugget :), July 13, 2009

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N. Green "CJ-JT!" (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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Being a big Eric Bana fan...sigh...so highly underrated, it was nice to find another nugget of his to add to my collection! Not only is he smoking hot, I've not seen many of his comedies so it was nice to see this comedic side of his...a true must for fans of Eric!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "The Nugget"... An Australian tour de force, February 8, 2011

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ChancesR "ChancesR" (Maine) - See all my reviews

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By chance I caught this movie on CableTV before I cancelled the cable due to the vapid nature of most of the viewing!! Then I went about searching for a copy (this was before I discovered all the video's available on Amazon). Obviously I now own a copy.

Extremely Ozian humor of course. A slice of life... lotteries and gambling, wanting to live la vida loca... a group of working class buddies and their 'life plans'... an eclectic group of wives. A junk yard and and and... a "discovery" way out in nowhere. I would say a perfect script - the casting is flawless. Very very funny - visually and the dialog. One of those 'watch it occasionally to sort out your perspective' kind of movies. Definitely should have won awards. Much appreciation to the actors and those that made the movie.