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Underbelly is the compelling dramatisation of Melbourne's infamous gangland killings, which also depicts the rise and fall of career criminal Carl Williams who sought to be king of Melbourne's underworld.
If I had realised it was only four discs (containing 13 episodes) I wouldve hired the dvds rather than purchase them as I dont think I'll watch them again. Sure the storyline is very catching at times and the photography and music score is amongst the best of Australian films Ive seen, but Im amazed that it isnt rated R. Of course I expected drug use and violence but it contains several sex scenes that border on soft porn. Trust the good old Aussies to sell it with sex.
Very convoluted relationships and I had to remind myself that this story is based on fact. If it is being watched for entertainment only, it is a fast moving story of the slighty comedic antics of a group of people who dont give a damn about others and simply wipe them out (kill them) when they get in the way. Some of our better actors involved and certainly of a high standard as far as acting continuity etc etc. The part I have trouble with is, how exact is it? Is it meant as a rough outside look at a band of loonies who let lose during the murder spree of the underwold hiearchy of known criminals of which most of the population would have been aware of as it happened. Or is it an accurate portrayal of what actually happened. I am worried that if I take it as a correct history of events, taken perhaps from court transcript, police files etc, then it would be well worth while as a story worth studying. The sort of story perhaps that the senior pupils of secondary schools would be better watching/reading and understanding than perhaps one of Shakespear's many stories. Dont get me wrong, of course there is value in that. But as portion of Victoria's early 21st century history, it would be a good read/watch for that purpose. A bit of real blood and guts instead of guys in pansy outfits falling around the stage, dying with a sword stuck under their arm for effect. For what it is worth, that is my opinion. By the way, I enjoyed it though I dont normally like blood and guts films.
Did you miss episodes of this when it was screened on Tv? Did you miss it altogether? Remedy that now, this is a series not to be missed. Full of suspense from start to finish. True to life look alike cast, take a look at the real Carl Williams or the real Benjie, these actors really look like the people they portray which makes the watching the series feel as if you are actually there. With the cheapest price on the market right here purchase it now before they raise the price. I might add the delivery is speedy too so you wont have long to wait before you can enjoy your bargain purchase.
Fantastic! To watch the story unfold within this Melbourne drug ring between 1995 and 2004 was fascinating. Watched the series on the tv and had to purchase this. Can get raunchy in places and extreme high content of swearing so wouldnt watch it with your fourteen year old if you have one. Great adult viewing. High recommended it.
this set is a must see for anyone who has heard about the 'gangland murders'... my husband and i both really enjoyed this.. it makes you really think and makes everything more clearer...
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