The F.J. Holden

Interesting, if not wholly successful. I expected it to be an Australian "American Graffiti", and while it’s not that far off, it’s a lot grittier and set in (then present) 70’s. It follows idle youth who spend their time at the mall, cruising and partying. But unlike their U.S. cousins, these guys drink a lot, drink & drive and have casual sex. It’s light on plot, done in a semi-documentary style and could have used more focus and editing. The final images reminded me of Truffaut’s 400 Blows.

Like an Australian 'American Graffiti', except really lame. Manages to be watchable since production quality was ok, but pretty dull.