I caught this film, mainly as a consequence of Crowe's brilliance in 'The Insider'. Once again Crowe is very good. The film correctly takes a fairly neutral stance. You understand the boredom and suppression the Skins feel. Likewise the anger of the Vietnamese. Anti-Nazis attack the film for not taking a position, but the director credits his audience with having the intelligence to make their own decisions. In a free society it is unavoidable that some far-right numbskulls will play the violent scenes over and over again. However,the rest of us will be left with an intelligent insight into working-class Australia.
Review of Romper Stomper
