User Friendly

User Friendly - 1990

Film Konstrucktion - 91 min..
UPC 9418212009260; 8432593001782

Cast: William Brandt, Alison Bruce, Judith Gibson, David Letch, Joan Reid, Lewis Martin, June Bishop, Noel Appleby.
Crew: Screenplay: Gregor Nicholas, Norelle Scott, Frank Stark; Cinematography: Donald Duncan; Editor: David Coulson; Original Music: Mark Nicholas; Players: Auckland Youth Orchestra, conducted by: Michael McLellan; Producers: Trevor Haysom, Frank Stark; Director: Gregor Nicholas.

A dog idol is stolen from the island of Takabaru, which is suppose to have rejuvenative powers. Thereafter, various characters are trying to use its anti-aging powers to make a sellable potion. The film is mostly relies on slapstick and sight gags to carry it. Don't expect a script with depth, and its humour depends upon ones tastes.

Censor Rating: M - Review Rating: C-

AVAILABILITY OF VHS OR DVD COPIES

As of May 2010, it is available on PAL R0 DVD selling for about $15nz, but only from New Zealand sources. It is presented in its original 1.34:1 format with a 2.0 stereo English soundtrack. There are no subtitles nor extras.

An R0 PAL DVD is available from Spanish sources. It is presented 1.33:1 with Spanish 5.1 and the original English 2.0. It also has Spanish subtitles and includes some Spanish text bios and still photos. It usually sells for about 8 eur.
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SOUNDTRACK ON AUDIO CD

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TRAILER & REVIEWS

Official Trailer

Information at IMDB

New Zealand Film Commission Synopsis

New Zealand Film Archive Info and Reviews

All Movie Review by Clarke Fountain

OFFLINE REVIEW SOURCES

North & South Review by Brian McDonnell - October 1990

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