Redball is an independent favorite with me, from the very first time, I viewed it. The performances of our corrupt police unit, are great, Mcclory, the only one who isn't polluted (a rotten apple) These cops have their share of problems, some sexually frustrated, ah yes: The hunt, two teenage girls (the innocent prey, one of them who's become a much beloved actress in a favorite Aussie drama), which I won't give away the name. Of course their problems don't give em' the right to conduct their own brand of justice, and over the top methods, all of them thinking they're invincible. No one's invincible. Redball packs such an punch, where it's such an electrically charged, psychological cop thriller, where a guy known as Mr Creep, is killing kids, with some of our team having the break the news to their loved ones. Of course other cops in the squad, who are really a squad to their own, but are family, which I liked, are busy interrogating chicken hawks, roughing up peep show operators (that dirty book shop store scene, and the video store scene, with that off the wall clerk, who of course have seen two many movies, are my favorite), corrupting minors or setting up drug dealers to save their own arse. Yes, there is a polluted air, an uncleanliness about the film, with some small sick areas/themes to it, which had my Dad, telling me to watch something else, but life in this crime unit, that operate outside the law is never roses. I must admit, I loved Neil Pigot in this movie as one of our corrupt guys in the division, where he's not the sharpest tool in the box, but plays the dummy, and loser character so well, in contrast to the smart arsehole types he normally plays, where there's an 180 degree turn here. It's Mcclory and Brumpton's performances though that will have you (especially Mcclory: she's so fantastic and believable) as our squad leads. I've never been so riveted to an Aussie film, like this one, again an opening credit sequence, honoring, Se7en, but this movie was riveting all the way. Honestly, anyone, who knocks this great Indie, deserves to be struck, not a redball, but a snooker ball. This is a heavy, intoxicating, and exciting viewing experience. Mark this one on your list, please.... See how many actors you can pick out here from the aids prison movie, Life. It's a healthy number.
