AboveDeepBuggy
Some things I liked some I did not.
Brightlyme
i know i wasted 90 mins of my life.
Bob
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.
Kris_London
I saw this film on TV and wasn't expecting anything more than something to fill the time one late night. However I was happily surprised to see this event-packed tale of 3 good mates. The main characters were presented clearly and reasonably comprehensively in relation to the storyline which produced a believable and enjoyable turn of events involving gangs, women and money, what else do you want? For those expecting a film just about pool and the life of wanna-be pros, don't bother watching it. Here you are shown the 'underground' of New Zealand and although I have no clue how accurate, or not, this is; it is an interesting change on the usual Italian mob or gang-bangers you normally see in movies. The film gets better as it goes along and the comedy is seamlessly woven in, both situational and dialogue based. Something that I won't forget for a very long time is the 'guy in the pink shirt' scenario! I highly recommend this film which likes any of the following film plots - Underground life, Gangsters, friends sticking together or being the 'underdogs'. For those who are not fans of these plot lines then I recommend it anyway as I doubt many would be disappointed!
fragasm
Yes I was reminded of Guy Ritchie's style while watching this film, but what's wrong with that? This movie is entertaining! There isn't much of a message here other than a few allegories bandied about linking relationships with billiards, but you know what? The actors were all very believable in their roles. It is funny and above all it is stylish and entertaining! Check it out.
Ebenezer Beelzebub
Stickmen was an enjoyable film with a strong Kiwi flavour, some likable characters and plenty of laughs. The plot was well-paced with very few hiccups; the directing was slick, professional, and did justice to the film's comedic moments. Minor criticisms: some genre cliches, some awkward dialogue (particularly in the romantic scenes), occasionally uneven acting.Nothing too original or artistic here, but overall this was a fun underworld comedy caper. Recommended to fans of Tarantino, Guy Ritchie, and Mike Hodges (Croupier, Get Carter). Nice work. 8/10
Andre Valence
After watching a few trashy NZ films its great to see a totally entertaining and fresh flick which keeps you guessing,laughing and enthralled from start to finish. Bassically 3 kiwi guys are thrust into a high stakes pool tournament, were they play a bevy of different and interesting characters every round,throw in a couple of chicks, and underworld King Pin"Daddy" and his lakeys and you have the formula for stickmen. Add to the mix a few interesting Sub plots/Diversions-The guy who works as a driver for escorts, the guy with the pink shirt etc, and you have the freshest film to come out of New Zealand since the days of Brain Dead and Once Were Warriors.
