Two Hands [1999]

An on the run Ledger is brilliant as a hapless crook and the bank scene has to be seen to be believed. What's more the rest of the cast support brilliantly as your slightly more chummy Aussie gangsters, with a bit more cheerfulness and fun than in most gangster flicks. There are other brilliant moments and the whole film wreaks of being an understudy to the Tarantino classics Resevoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, as the dark criminal issues are dealt with in a cruelly humorous way.

Overall, this is a great film to watch with friends. It's easy going and generally highly entertaining. Occasionally the film is marred by somewhat amateurish cinematics and the odd script problem. Still, a great film, highly recommended.


One of the best films i've seen for a long time.   February 17, 2002
louis2k2uk@aol.com (U.K)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This film is excellent, i loved it. The main character is Jimmy, played by Heath Ledger. Whom i am now a great fan off, after seeing this. Jimmy has to do a simple 'job' for a local gang, but it all turns pair shaped when he loses the cash, and the gang come after him. The film is based around Jimmy trying his best to avoid them, whilst still trying to date his love interest Alex(Rose Byrne). Theres a few twists and turns along the way, and a good ending. This film shows that the Aussies are getting the act together making movies, See it.


A first class Aussie "Lock-stock...." style movie   January 24, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

A quality Aussie movie set in the seedy gang and drug suburbs of Kings Cross, Sydney. If you like "Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels" this a definate must combining action and revenge with great Aussie humour.


Must see cult Aussie movie   February 27, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

For anyone who is a fan of Australian film, this is a great view and crowd pleaser. Typically weird in places, with some good twists and a great performance from Bryan Brown. This movie is enchanting and severe. Realistic portrayal of Sydney's seedier side with much of the action taking place in Kings Cross.

Together with a fantastic soundtrack, and all you Powderfinger fans out there will be happy, a definate must have for the cult movie shelf.


Simple, No Hype, Just a Bloody Good Story!   November 24, 2000
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Two hands is a fantastic depiction of real Australia, no cardboard cutouts of gangsters with expensive cars and too much jewellery. Bryan Brown typifies your hard Aussie, driving his beat up old Kingswood (considered by many as Australia's 'classic' car) with his beer in hand and thongs on his feet(flip flops), relying purely on his menacing nature to stay on top. Heath Ledger plays the young man caught way out of his league excellently, as he digs his way out the hole, you believe the surreal situations really could happen. Last but not least a superb soundtrack of shining Australian talent backs this movie up perfectly.