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A great Australian movie, Chopper is loosely based on the autobiography of career crim Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read, whose attention-seeking mix of psychotic violence and matey ingratiation made him an outcast even in the underworld and finally--with bizarre logic--turned him into a bestselling celebrity without any need for repentance and regeneration. Andrew Dominik, a music video maven making his directorial debut, wrestles the unpromising material into shape, using a striking palette of blues inside prison and sickly neons outside, wisely building the film around a terrific lead performance from stand-up comedian Eric Bana as the crook who had his own ears hacked away so he could get off a prison wing where he was marked for death and whose forceful personality means that he can always rekindle a relationship even with those to whom he has done dreadful violence in the past and whom he certainly intends to shoot, batter, rob and betray in the future--with the mildly redeeming caveat that he sometimes drives his victims to the hospital after injuring them. The movie has a lot of smart incidental detail, like the paranoid dealer who doses his dogs' water with speed, the ridiculous mix-up of an assassination set up in the wrong car park of a nightclub that has two, and Chopper's repeated mood swings in the middle of lengthy dialogue scenes that begin with conciliation and apology and pay off with doubts and eruptions of violence that leave the perpetrator genuinely regretful of what has happened.
The nicely presented DVD features excised scenes, footage that Dominik shot with the real Chopper, commentary tracks from Dominik and Chopper and the trailer. --Kim Newman
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Mark Chopper Read is Australia s most infamous criminal. This is his story. Sentenced to 14.5 years for attempting to abduct a judge Chopper Read finds himself in H Division the maximum security division of Melbourne s Pentridge Prison. Re united with his best friend Jimmy Loughnan, Chopper re ignites the power struggle for control of the wing. Events take a dramatic turn and Chopper is attacked by Jimmy. Fearing further retribution he slices off his own ears to effect a transfer from H Division Eight years later Chopper is released - a one-man arsenal driven by resentment, guilt and his dream to become a legendary crime figure.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you like your crime movies, especially with a tint of humour, you'll love this. Eric Banna plays real life criminal Mark Brandon 'Copper' Read. An ex-conn turned vigilante .... or at least thats how he protrays himself, but in his own words "You know me, I never let the truth get in the way of a good yarn". Eric Banna is sensational as Chopper. He is completely believable in the role and captures the humour of Chopper perfectly aswell as his menace too. The supporting cast are also top quality and all are completely believable in their respected roles. The film starts off with Chopper in prison, leading a group of inmates in a prison gang war. Chopper's gang however betrays Read and tries to kill him. With no allies left Chopper cuts off his own ears to get him out of that part of prison. Later, upon release from jail, Choppers story continues with a one man war against the criminal underworld. This is a very funny movie and at times its also a fascinating look at one of the crazy characters of the Australian underworld. I love my crime movies and this is one of the best.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you like your crime movies, especially with a tint of humour, you'll love this. Eric Banna players real life criminal Mark Brandon 'Copper' Read. An ex-conn turned vigilante .... or at least thats how he protrays himself, but his own words "You know me, I never let the truth get in the way of a good yarn". Eric Banna is sensational as Chopper. He is completely believable in the role and captures the humour of Chopper perfectly aswell as his menace too. The supporting cast are also top quality and all are completely believable in their respected roles. The film starts off with Chopper in prison, leading a group of inmates in a prison gang war. Chopper's gang however betrays him and tries to kill him. With no allies left Chopper cuts off his own ears to get him out of that part of prison. Later, upon release from jail, Choppers story continues with a one man war against the criminal underworld. This is a very funny movie and at times its also a fascinating look at one of the crazy characters of the Australian underworld. I love my crime movies and this is one of the best.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I just chose to rent this film on a whim and once I watched it the first time I watched it again straight away. Don't make any comparisons to Tarantino please. This film has more watchability in five minutes than in his entire collection. This is funny, strange and compelling all at the same time. It really is a one off and for that reason alone you should get it.
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"..BRUTAL AND BRILLIANT.."
This is an amazing film and must be seen by everyone! Its a very interesting story about real life Australian criminal Mark chopper read and the brutal crimes he committed! Read more
Published 26 days ago by S. Drury
excellent
great fun , violent and funny with really interesting cinematography and for once a really thoughtful ending . Read more
Published 2 months ago by cartoon
Chop Chop!
Undoubtedly Eric Banna's best performance so far, 'Chopper' is at once grusome and funny, with Banna utterly convincing in the titular role. Read more
Published 4 months ago by CLINT McGAVIN
"I'm just a bloody normal bloke. A normal bloke who likes a bit of...
Chopper is a great film. Andrew Dominik, the director, did a splendid job. The film seems so realistic, the brutality, the dialogues, the places, the characters, it's all so well... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jay
worth watching
after hearing about the famous 'chopper reade' i had to buy this film, the first 30 minutes where he is in prison left me on the edge of my seat, its one of the best startings to a... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Andy
Great entertainment
If you like your crime and a sense of dark humour then this film is a must.very brutal but very funny. Read more
Published 15 months ago by lord elpus
DVD
Really entertaining film. This guy was both amusing & scary! Great price for a must have dvd. Rapid delivery by seller also.
Published 16 months ago by Mr. Jason Dunlop
DVD did not work
I am a uk buyer. The dvd would not work in mine or anyone persons DVD player. Very unsatisified as it were a xmas present!
Published 17 months ago by Maxine!
Chopper is toppa my list
Had this movie since it was released and it is an absolute must see for the appreciation of the film-making and lead acting. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Leekyboy
Chopper (2000)
Simply put Mark Reid (aka eric banner, also in the hulk, star trek to name a few) returns to his roots here with a comical yet thrilling and enjoyable performance. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by Mr. S. Wade
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