Review of The Adventures of Barry McKenzie (1972) by Private U — 18 Nov 2008

A true-blue favourite. The best Barrys in showbiz!

This review of The Adventures of Barry McKenzie (1972) was written by Private U on 18 Nov 2008.

The Adventures of Barry McKenzie has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Trent R (307) on 03 Jun 2009

I suppose this was mildly transgressive and rudely funny at the time of release, but now it seems more of a kitschy novelty…

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By Stephen C (1,119) on 22 Feb 2010

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By Gary T (2,283) on 14 Jul 2009

Wow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch...its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout…

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By Mandy W (150) on 21 Oct 2007

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By Adam B (2,189) on 01 Jul 2008

Rude, stereotypical - but bloody hilarious…

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By Alex D (973) on 06 Aug 2009

My mouths as dry as a dead dingo's donger My mouths as dry as a medieval monks manuscript Pommy bastards…

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By Iain S (284) on 03 Jun 2007

An antiquated but important piece of Australian kitch, rude, chaotic, obnoxius and a silly old laugh of true Ocker comedy…

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By Sonia J (10) on 21 Oct 2007

Though ripe with sterotyping and lameass humour,you can't help but forgive this film because it never takes itself too seriously…

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By Alex (231) on 20 Dec 2008

This a hilarious film that really identifies the true Australian. This is my favourite Australian movie and it is a must see for any Aussie…

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By Huw G (575) on 03 Jun 2010

It gets two stars for Dame Edna's (Barry Humphries in one of many roles) joke about the spaghetti to her stuck up English hosts and having…

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