Australian Pie
Australian Pie

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Australian Pie

2005
Movie
86 min
English

Coming of age is difficult for any young boy, but it is a little harder for Jono Smith. His secret fetish for kitchen appliances has caused him to lose his manhood in a flight of passion. Fortunately the recent death of a porn star makes a transplant possible and with the help of his crazy friends Jono just might get laid again.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Craig SmithGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In a small Australian town, a young man named Wade dreams of escaping his mundane life and impressing the girl of his dreams, Natalie. He believes his ticket out is to win the annual pie-eating contest, which comes with a significant cash prize. However, his efforts are constantly hampered by his rivals, his own insecurities, and the eccentricities of his small-town community.

Critical Reception

Australian Pie was met with generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, although it found a moderate audience, particularly within Australia. The film was criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on crude humor, though some aspects of its charm and the performances of its young cast were occasionally noted. It is often seen as a low-budget, earnest attempt at a teen comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative and uninspired plot.

  • Relies heavily on gross-out humor and predictable romantic tropes.

  • Some viewers found a certain naive charm in its low-budget execution.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

Luke Hemsworth, who plays the lead role of Wade, is the brother of actors Liam and Chris Hemsworth.

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