Squizzy Taylor

Squizzy Taylor is the Bonnie & Clyde of Australian films. It is set in 1920's Melbourne, Squizzy Taylor is probably the most nutorius gangster of his time.

This film was the combination of a talented Australian cast. Though afterwards he did no films, David Atkins shines as Squizzy Taylor and he managed to pull of a near perfect performance. Derry Hinch's former wife, Jackie Weaver, had already shown her talent before appearing in Taylor and it is little reason to wonder why her character of Dolly was so captivating.

1920's Melbourne was pulled of perfectly by the production company. Filming around Melbourne proved a great success, for those who know Melbourne much of its original architecture can still be found throughout the city making it easy to film such a periodical film. It is little wonder that Logan Brewer was nominated for a AFI Award for his work in production of the movie.

This film was made a year after Mel Gibson's famous "Gallipoli" and its influences can definitely be seen in Squizzy Taylor.

It isn't a movie for kids as it often deals with adult concepts. But for someone who enjoyed Bonnie & Clyde or other Australian films such as Gallipoli it's a must see!