It's South Africa, 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school. John Milton is a boy from an ordinary background who wins a scholarship to a private school in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Surrounded by boys with nicknames like Gecko, Rambo, Rain Man and Mad Dog, Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home. Along the way Spud takes his fi... (Full plot summary below)
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It's South Africa, 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it's Spud Milton's first year at an elite boys only private boarding school. John Milton is a boy from an ordinary background who wins a scholarship to a private school in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Surrounded by boys with nicknames like Gecko, Rambo, Rain Man and Mad Dog, Spud has his hands full trying to adapt to his new home. Along the way Spud takes his first tentative steps along the path to manhood. (The path it seems could be a rather long road). Spud is an only child. He is cursed with parents from well beyond the lunatic fringe and a senile granny. His dad is a fervent anti-communist who is paranoid that the family domestic worker is running a shebeen from her room at the back of the family home. His mom is a free spirit and a teenager's worst nightmare, whether it's shopping for Spud's underwear in the local supermarket, or sneaking food into her handbag at school functions. Armed with only his wits and his diary, Spud takes us from illegal night swimming to the red-hot furnace of the cricket pitch, from ghostbusting to a catastrophic family vacation. He also invites us into the mind of a boy struggling to come to terms with a strange new world, a boy whose eyes are being opened to love, friendship and complete insanity.
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| The Sun HeraldEd GibbsA hugely entertaining coming-of-age tale, grounded in realism. Sivan's note-perfect portrayal of the diminutive hero is matched by a razor-sharp Cleese. |
| MovieTime, ABC Radio NationalJulie RiggIf there was satirical intent, it is leached from the film. |
| 3AWJim SchembriIn a surprisingly strong performance, [John] Cleese puts a sharp spin on his portrayal as mentor to Spud [Troye Sivan], whose rites-of-passage journey avoids the usual cliches. |
| The Age (Australia)Scott MurrayThis is a film most will like - especially fans of last year's Submarine. |
| Sydney Morning HeraldSandra HallYou and your kids will have seen it all before but, if you're looking for a less brutal take on the ordeals of adolescence than the one offered by The Hunger Games, this could work. |
| Herald Sun (Australia)Leigh PaatschTeens will find much to like about Spud but older audiences may find it familiar. |
| User ReviewCatherine YAn excellent South African film that explores the adventures of a young boy growing up in Apartheid. The movie has many comical and many serious moments and is a great watch for the whole family! |
| User ReviewNola(n)brams RI really like these kind of movies where the main character is a weird kid who doesn't fit in at all and tries to find his place in society, but this movie is that and a lot more! The first half is very funny and most of the characters are likeable, though not very well characterised, just as Spud's crush/girlfriend. The characters are clicheish, but it serves the purpose! There are some truly hilarious and awkward moments, and then the second half comes. Which is quite the tone shifter! The death of one of the kids is very sad and comes as a suprise. The acting is very well, though I wasn't very convinced with the acting of Spud's girlfriend, Debbie. But, she's cute and likeable, so it wasn't that much of a problem. John Cleese is in here, as well! He does a great job portraying a very cool teacher, and delivers quite a few laughs. All in all, a truly touching movie with a coming-of-age story, but still manages to make you laugh and appreciate life! Would recommend! |
| User ReviewToni ASpud shows us that Troye Sivan's talent us truly endless. His performance in this film is professional and captivating, and I instantly took a liking to his character. The plot avoided all the cliches most boarding school films are a testament to, instead opting for a relatable, quirky film. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed this film |
| User ReviewPaul DThis movie trilogy are my all time favorite movies. I was so proud of my little nugget (Troye) for doing such a good job. Loved the movie. |
