Review of Fatty Finn (1980) by Thomas K — 22 Jan 2011

Fatty Finn is one of those rare pieces of children's films that seem to have it all - a witty, positive, fat paced script, catching songs, real attitude and a hero everyone adores! Made in 1980 this has been a cult classic in some countries and it is great to see it finally on DVD in the UK. Fatty Finn is a ~10yr old schoolboy in 1930 Australia who is desperate to make some money so that he can buy his own wireless and listen to the cricket. In order to get there he has to 'use his enterprise' and his sheer imagination and boundless energy is what propels this film forward. Throw in a 'nasty neighbour' gang, a little love story, toad and goat races amongst others and you will get an idea of the movie.

This is a simple children's DVD and there are no worthwhile extras apart from a few still pictures. The sound and picture quality are average but this is not the point - just sit back and have fun - ideally together with your children!