Nice Package (2016)

Too much about the plot just didn't add up, the writing was bad, some of the scenes were cringey and awkward,

if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

Frostie (Dwayne Cameron) is, contrary to popular myth, not a Snowman in this Aussie offering. He is a professional thief – and he has an agent, this is in the, very rotund, shape of Terry. Now he is not a nice man and he has others who work for him – more brawn than brain though. Then he sends Frostie to get a package from a nice suburban house – should be a nice earner with no complicationsHowever, whilst there he discovers he is not alone and has no choice but to take his hapless victim captive. And thus the most ludicrous hostage situation ever begins. This involves his gay mate too; and just keep an eye out for some great touches including the world's most interestingly shaped bong.Now I expected nothing from this but it is the film that just keeps giving. The characters are all likable and for the most part believable and the story is storming too. This sort of has it all and for a small budget indie you'd not notice the limitations – and that is some achievement; moreover it is genuinely funny. This is from Dan Macrthur who should be very pleased with this film – completely recommended

One thing that bores me about a lot of crime comedies is that they put so much effort into proving how gritty, cool and badass they are that they forget to give the viewer a good time. Nice Package is a refreshing exception. It certainly doesn't take itself too seriously and as a result, it is just simply good fun to watch. Quick paced while leaving enough breathing room for healthy dialogue, the storyline has plenty of twists, yet didn't leave me scrambling for the pause button to make sense of it. The characters have depth enough to make them genuinely relatable (some more inexplicably likable than others) and it wasn't long after meeting them that I'd familiarised with their respective personalities, which vary from deadpan dry to comical flamboyance. There is a very "current" feel to the film with plenty of pop-culture references to dress it with a splash of relevance and slatherings of cool whilst remaining down to earth enough to evade the pretentiousness that often comes with the crime comedy territory.

Wasn't expecting much from this film, but it kept us entertained and the characters were fun. Liked the car scene at the beginning and the bad guys were kinda wacky...especially when they are alone eating burgers, that scene is disturbing. The gas station scene comes to mind as one the better moments...you will see what i mean.The soundtrack gives it a kinda pulp fiction feel.It keeps you guessing about the package and I suppose that is the main point of the film, but there is some funny dialogue and moments along the way.The ending could have been better, but overall it was worth a watch.

Sorry to the actors and all the crew, because I know the work and money that goes into making a movie. But the writing and plot were childlike , the movie was full of clichés, the gay guy was a poor imitation of Zach galifianakis , the directing was poor and it was very predictable at every turn. You will find one or two moments to snigger at lightly but on the whole, this is a very disappointing and poor attempt at a comedy crime movie. I gave it 2 in support of the actors who are not at fault . It is always sad to see this type of movie being done over and over again with nothing new to show and this was the epitome of that. Originality is difficult to find, but with a bit of talent it can be created.