This was one of Eric Bana's first feature films. I was a fan of Eric from his days doing skit comedy as Channel 31's 'Poida'. He plays the role od Chopper brilliantly. I really liked how he developed the character - showing how Chopper could explode into a pit of rage, then all of a sudden can be hit by the consequences of his actions and become remorseful. He has a couple of classic cult scenes , particularly when storytelling his part actions and 'never letting the truth get in the way of a good yarn'. It is also impressive just how much weight Eric put on for the role - that is going the extra mile.
This is by no means a true story, but an artists interpretation on various Chopper stories that have filtered through the craps. Aussies love a villainous hero, and Chopper fits the bill perfectly. What ever you think of the real Chopper, this movie is entertaining and well worth watching more than once.
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