User Friendly (1990)

User Friendly (1990) (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
87 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1990 and produced in:
New Zealand ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Gregor Nicholas

Written By:
Gregor Nicholas
Norelle Scott

Actors:
William Brandt ..... Billy
Alison Bruce ..... Augusta
Judith Gibson ..... Miranda
David Letch ..... Wayne
Joan Reid ..... Marjorie
Lewis Martin ..... Monty
June Bishop ..... Doris
Noel Appleby ..... Barry
Nell Weatherly ..... Beverley
Dorothy Hurt ..... Eunice
Belinda Waymouth ..... Laura
Eddie Hegan ..... Frank
Mark Clare ..... Gas Station Attendant
Alistair Douglas ..... Gas Station Manager
Timothy Smith ..... Jonathan

Synopsis:

In this genial supernatural comedy, all the people in the story are in one way or another involved with a mysterious animal totem (of the dog goddess) from a South Pacific island. It is reputed to have some amazing powers, not least, the ability to rekindle passion among the listless. One woman wants to somehow capture that property and market it as an aphrodisiac. Another couple want to use it in experiments on the senior bowling group locally. All these people (and more) strive to possess the elusive treasure, but, without allowing any of them to lose, the goddess herself has other plans.

Everyone is chasing a little wooden dog. Old and young, they all think that it contains an elixir of life. Miranda, a manic cosmetics tycoon, thinks that it's worth millions. A mob of old folk led by a pair of deranged doctors is convinced that it contains the secret of eternal youth.If a carved wooden dog with teeth like a shark followed you home, what would you do? Augusta thinks the statue might be just what she needs, but her ex-boyfriend Billy doesn't want to know. Augusta and her trusty bull terrier Cyclops take him on a surreal odyssey through the suburbs. The trouble is, Augusta has neglected to mention the other people with a desperate interest in the statue. Spying on elaborate sexual hi-jinks; shearing half a sheep; being kidnapped by club-wielding zombies; being threatened with an enormous hypodermic syringe - these are the kinds of things that always happen to Billy when he hangs around Augusta too long.When it comes to the showdown at the Balmoral Bowling Club, nothing goes according to plan.The dog makes sure that everyone gets what they were after - if not what they expected.

A dog idol is stolen from the island of Takabaru, which is suppose to have rejuvenative powers. Thereafter, various characters are trying to use its anti-aging powers to make a sellable potion. The film is mostly relies on slapstick and sight gags to carry it. Don't expect a script with depth, and its humour depends upon ones tastes.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 07 November, 2013.