This is an affectionate and witty look at people, especially older folk but also some young ones, in Australian country towns, each with their own particular concerns, peculiarities, priorities and foibles.
As various local blokes try to take charge of the rescue, and various parties set off in different directions in the available emergency vehicles, it soon becomes clear that no-one is coordinating proceedings and no-one knows what the plan is.
It's a lot of fun, although the bumbling turns out to have serious consequences for some of those involved. The women in the overturned car soon find themselves at the mercy of bumbling fellers, most of whom lack a shred of common sense. They soon find out that their husbands and kids are almost as useful as the rescuers.
The veteran cast, many of whom returned for Crackerjack in 2003, is superb. This is a great slice of Australian country life.
As various local blokes try to take charge of the rescue, and various parties set off in different directions in the available emergency vehicles, it soon becomes clear that no-one is coordinating proceedings and no-one knows what the plan is.
It's a lot of fun, although the bumbling turns out to have serious consequences for some of those involved. The women in the overturned car soon find themselves at the mercy of bumbling fellers, most of whom lack a shred of common sense. They soon find out that their husbands and kids are almost as useful as the rescuers.
The veteran cast, many of whom returned for Crackerjack in 2003, is superb. This is a great slice of Australian country life.