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2/10
Derivative mess
chumgriffin23 February 2016
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.
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1/10
Childish and not funny
Sofaninja20 October 2021
The acting is appalling, I don't think they are professional actors. Everything is so cheap and sad. The jokes and the "funny" scenes are vulgar and stupid. Like when the bad guys are partying and destroying the apartment of the main guy...what was that? Perhaps funny for a 7 years old boy. And again, the acting...jeez...
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7/10
Entertaining, the bad guys made it
chelsea307 March 2016
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.
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7/10
A Cracking Crime Comedy from Down Under
t-dooley-69-38691623 November 2016
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 complications

However, 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
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8/10
Does what it says on the box - a nice package all round.
zaneseymour10 November 2016
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.
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7/10
Its Not the Package
danxo26 March 2016
Warning: Spoilers
Strange funny (or unfunny) film. We liked Dwayne Cameron's role of "Frosty". Strange as it is, 4 of us managed to see the film in its entirety. Dwayne Cameron is very talented - not only as an actor but a writer, producer, director, artist, and painter (if you read up on him).. and he is only 35 year old (at the time of this writing).

Even though this film will never win any awards for its bad writing or poor directing, it does keep an audience wondering what is in the "package" - which in the end - it is NOT the contents of the package that counts but the paper it wrapped in.. also, the ending comes to enlighten us that this whole package ride was only a A TEST...
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10/10
Excellent, funny and truly unique...
bzlandarch20 February 2015
Nice Package is sure to be a hit!! I loved every 92 minutes of this movie and have been raving to friends since reviewing it. It really is fully loaded with laughs and is lots of fun to watch.

The story hooks you from the beginning and entices you to follow the package along with the brilliant characters along the interesting journey.

Nice Package is a full of great characters who burst through the screen and strengthen the story, due to the well appointed cast. Although the cast collectively are reasonably unknown the feeling is an "all star" cast in this film- they're exceptional & each plays their role with flare.

There really has not been a great Australian film like this for some time. Additionally it is wonderful to see a film we can export internationally and be proud of the finished product.

Nice Package is a roller coaster ride of thrills....A truly unique and exciting film!! A MUST WATCH. I really enjoyed it.
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10/10
Funny as hell
angelinegpoole2 July 2021
Querky, interesting plot and just fun. Lock stock and 2 smoking barrels. One to watch again.
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