Save Your Legs!

2012

1 hr. 32 min.

Comedy

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33%

18 Reviews

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30%

100+ Ratings

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Teddy realizes his best friends are growing up and moving on, so he plans a three-match cricket tour to remind them of the joys of the game.

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Not so long ago I saw 'Backyard Ashes' and here another Aussie movie about the cricket. It was quite different than that which actually based on the true story of the Australian club team called Abbotsford Anglers. Basically the script was altered to commercialize which originally set in the 2001, in this flick it is the present time. The Anglers travel to subcontinent for a tournament which is labelled as the toughest challenge for any international team in this game. Cricket meets Bollywood, in another way to say CCL meets Big Bash. So colorful movie, you will know from the poster itself. This time it is not strictly for those who know the game because cricket was the part of the story and much more elements in it to enjoy. Teddy Brown, who is a hardcore cricket fan and as well the little master Sachin Tendulkar's. The interest grown in him since he was a teenager and dreamt to play one day for the national team. Now he's at the late 30s who still believes his dream and inspire by the Tendulkar, who is still playing in his 40. His teammate hints that they are quitting and moving forward in life. But he insists and bring everyone together to tour India for a private tournament. So this trip, which turn into a spiritual journey that make him realize what he's holding has to go and move on in the life. ''This is India. We are all Sachin's brothers.'' A treat for the movie fanatics who love cricket as well, especially the subcontinent fellows. The movie discloses the Indian colorful culture, defines the system of the life and much more that inspires. Travelling in train and auto-rickshaws, foods, street market shopping, interacting with the people of the nation who are obsessed with the cricket, all these bring joy to watch. The clash between Aussie and Indian accents humors are really the highlight. If someone is not finding a way to blend in to have the nice occasion, then that must be pan-Americans. It is easy to enjoy like everyone else if they give a try. With a little Bollywood touch, it also exposes the musical side and ends with a fine track. The song was good which follows like this: I don't like Cricket. Oh, no! I love it. So far one of the best cricket and cultural exchange movie. Good for both these countries.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Quirky Australian comedy, though it helps a lot if you love cricket (as I do). Bitter-sweet, with some great comedic moments. The drama side had potential, exploring growing up and moving on with your life, but that side stumbles and goes nowhere. Could have made an interesting point. Plot is quite clumsy and unsophisticated. The lack of polish is a source of charm, to an extent. Decent performances from Stephen Curry, Brendon Curry and Damon Gameau in the lead roles. Solid supporting performances, with the stand-out being the stunningly beautiful Pallavi Sharda.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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I just watched this little Aussie battler of a comedy. A great lil film about a park side cricket team that gets sponsored to go to India to play cricket in a small tournament. It is just fun has great Aussie and Indian humor. I would recommend it for all. If your a fan of Cricket you have to watch this flick and i have to say it does portray Cricket as a religion not the sport past time. At first with this flick i was like ill watch it to pass some time but when and if you give it a chance you will really enjoy it. Highly recommend it Its got some great Indian music in it as well It has all the elements to keep the cricket fans and Bollywood fans happy. Good fun for the whole family.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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I really wanted to enjoy this film, but it just didn't resinate with me.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Not bad little film. However, plays to a very niche market. For lovers of cricket only.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Great watch for all you cricket fans out there

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Boyd Hicklin

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Stephen Curry

Theodore 'Teddy' Brown

Brendan Cowell

Rick

Damon Gameau

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David Lyons

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

You probably have to be very into cricket, and be of a very indulgent disposition to really like it.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 12, 2014

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David Jenkins

Little White Lies

Not without its charms, but instantly forgettable.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 12, 2014

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Trevor Johnston

Time Out

The cast are amiably geeky and blokey, but there's an underlying air of Aussie jingoism which perhaps doesn't quite travel.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 10, 2014

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Joseph Walsh

CineVue

It's hard to imagine a more witless and inane film than Save Your Legs.

Rated: 1/5

Aug 23, 2018

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Matt Glasby

Total Film

It's amiably played, with Bollywood and dysentery jokes mostly hitting the mark.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 9, 2014

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Jim Schembri

3AW

Fantastic, fabulously funny, feel-good Aussie comedy... a near-perfect blend of broad comedy and travelogue.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 17, 2013

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Synopsis

Teddy realizes his best friends are growing up and moving on, so he plans a three-match cricket tour to remind them of the joys of the game.

Director: Boyd Hicklin
Executive Producer: Paul Wiegard
Screenwriter: Brendan Cowell
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English