Romper Stomper

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Romper Stomper

R

1993

1h 25m

Crime

Drama

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Hando and Davey are the leaders of a racist youth gang who spend their nights attacking Asian immigrants in a rough section of Melbourne. On the run after losing badly in a fight against the new Vietnamese owners of their local pub, the pair hook up with teenage junkie Gabe, who suggests robbing the mansion of her rich and sexually abusive father. But the girl's presence begins to drive a wedge between the longtime friends.

Critics Consensus

Relentlessly grim and gripping, Romper Stomper is a disquietingly authentic glimpse into the inner dynamics of a hate group, featuring an electric performance by Russell Crowe.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

08/08/2017

In these volatile times, with racism on the march again all over the world, this is a dangerous film.

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Variety Staff

Variety

06/09/2008

Romper Stomper is A Clockwork Orange without the intellect.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

06/24/2006

The cheap 'message' of the ending fails to salvage a film that at best is well-meant but misguided, at worst, flashy and garbled.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

05/23/2021

8/10

It is the authenticity, without exaggeration or hyperbole, that makes Romper Stomper so terrifying to watch.

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PJ Nabarro

Patrick Nabarro

01/29/2019

3/5

One can see why Crowe's star sky-rocketed from this point on: his performance is intense and compelling, revealing a genuine, steely-eyed menace.

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Margaret Pomeranz

At the Movies (Australia)

08/08/2017

4.5/5

This is in no way a pleasant film experience. It is relentlessly psychologically violent, almost nauseatingly so on occasion. However it is one of the finest films to be made in this country in recent years.

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Squirt R.

@Squirt_Reynolds May 16

The dudes in this flick are really, really cool

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mohammed M.

@9mr_0 Jan 31

فلم حلو. قصة سوداوية جدا طرحها مباشر و قاسي لكن تفتقر للعمق الدرامي . اداء الممثلين كان قوي و مقنع .وخصوصا في تقديم الشخصيات بشكل عنيف و مضطرب نفسيا وكيف تبدوا قوية من الخارج لكن محطمه من الداخل. الاخراج كان جيد جدا جعل المشاهد يشعر بجو العنف و الفوضى و سرد القصة بشكل مباشر واقعي و قاسي . المخرج عتمد على التوتر النفسي و العدواني في تطور القصة بدل الاعتماد على التطور الدرامي العميق . التصوير كان رائع و جعل الكامرة قريبة من الممثلين خلق جو من التوتر و تصوير اجواء بشكل داكن و مظلم كان متناسب مع جو الفلم. الموسيقى كانت جيدة لدرجة الازعاج متناغمه مع جو الفلم العام و المشاهد. بختصار هو فلم سوداوي واقعي و مباشر يفتقر للعمق الدرامي لكن اداء الممثلين و الاخراج و التصوير جعلوا الفلم متزن وحلو.

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Will G

@Kingofthepixies Dec 16

Just all round a very poor film. Can't even be bothered to go into detail. Give it a miss.

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Maksim S

@MaksimusMovies Nov 1

Romper Stomper is a film that, in many ways, feels overrated. Stylistically and thematically, it recalls elements of Dead Man’s Shoes and American History X, attempting to explore extremism, loyalty, and violence within a subcultural milieu. While the premise has potential, the execution falters: the plot is thin, skeletal at best, and fails to sustain engagement across its runtime. The characters are largely unlikeable, with minimal development to elicit empathy or investment, which further undermines the narrative drive. Though the film possesses moments of raw energy and grim realism, these are insufficient to overcome its structural and emotional shortcomings. Ultimately, it is a one-time viewing experience: intense and provocative, perhaps, but neither rewarding nor compelling enough to merit repeated attention.

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Oaklee D

@ODie63 Oct 26

The best way I can describe this film is that it's essentially Australia's equivalent to A Clockwork Orange.

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Kenny K

@RT82031656 Aug 8

Lots of violence. Very little plot.

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Synopsis

Hando and Davey are the leaders of a racist youth gang who spend their nights attacking Asian immigrants in a rough section of Melbourne. On the run after losing badly in a fight against the new Vietnamese owners of their local pub, the pair hook up with teenage junkie Gabe, who suggests robbing the mansion of her rich and sexually abusive father. But the girl's presence begins to drive a wedge between the longtime friends.

Director: Geoffrey Wright
Producer: Daniel Scharf, Ian Pringle
Distributor: New City Releasing [us], Academy Entertainment
Production Co: Australian Film Commission, Seon Film Productions, Roxy Films, Roxie Releasing, Film Victoria, Romper Stomper Pty Ltd.
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 9, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 7, 2017
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Surround