Clubland/Meet the Dwights
In the spirit of the laugh out loud poignant Aussie films. Clubland is a coming of age movie and for those who like the taste of poor but risqué British stand up comedy mixed with Australian suburban drama that is tinged with the absurd. It is, of course, Brenda Blethyn’s movie as she dominates it with a presence that borders on the grotesque but fits with the character of the mum from hell. Dinner lady by day, bitter divorcee and desperate comic by night. The supporting cast is excellent from Khan Chittenden as the awkward son trying to get a girlfriend, Emma Booth as the girl in question who doesn’t know what she has hit 
, the excellent Richard Wilson as the spastic brother and Frankie J Holden as the estranged country and western singing one hit wonder father. A good script, witty performances and fine music make this an enjoyable experience which may not be everyone’s taste. I liked it and appreciated this film and the chance to see the great Blethyn in action.
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