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The Merger

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The Merger

2018

1h 43m

Comedy

Drama

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9 Reviews

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A man tries to resurrect a football team after developing an unlikely friendship with a boy and his mother.

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Luke Buckmaster

Guardian

It's not mountain-moving stuff, but nor is it devoid of care and consideration. The Merger is well made play-to-the-bleacher-seats entertainment.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 6, 2018

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Blake Howard

Graffiti With Punctuation

Just as Australia's current coalition government nominated Scott Morrison as their leader; a man who has a boat-shaped sculpture in his office that proclaims "I stopped these"; a movie embracing humanity like "The Merger" is right on time.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 10, 2018

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Jim Schembri

3AW

There's no question the film, directed with careful attention not to offend by Mark Grentell, has its heart in the right place as the film bounces around the idea of accepting people of other lands into the community. If only the film was funnier.

Rated: 2.5/5

Nov 5, 2018

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Sarah Ward

ArtsHub

A by-the-numbers affair brightened up by palatable packaging and palpable passion - and with ample charm in its crowd-pleasing vibe and its cause.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 24, 2018

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Alex Lines

Film Inquiry

This is the Full Monty for the Footy field.

Sep 7, 2018

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

The frustratingly inert direction of Mark Grentell... also smothers a lot of the goodwill you may wish to extend towards The Merger.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 7, 2018

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One of the funniest, quirky films to come out of Australia for years. Had me laughing out loud so many times I had to rewind so I didn't miss a thing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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A classic window into Australian love if AFL, with overtones 'the castle'. Loved it!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

Very Australian humour.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

Great Aussie humour and drama. At times laughing out loud. Other times feeling the pathos deeply

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Audience Member

Good fun movie, well-acted and a good, but simple enough plot. I'm not big into footy, but I thought it was a great portrayal of country Australia and a classic under-dog tale. Great for families

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

Undoubtedly a predictable, cheesy ending. But this is one of the few movies that get saved by the by the charm, comedy, and interesting dynamics between characters.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Synopsis

A man tries to resurrect a football team after developing an unlikely friendship with a boy and his mother.

Director: Mark Grentell
Producer: Anne Robinson
Screenwriter: Damian Callinan
Production Co: Definition Films, Dream Genie Pictures, Crow Crow Productions
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 12, 2020
Runtime: 1h 43m

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