I saw this film as a youngster in the 1960s and along with the sequel 'Smiley Gets a Gun' it has always stuck in my memory as two films I must get round to watching again. I managed to obtain two new commercial releases from Australia and sat down with a bag of chips and a tinny to relive happy childhood memories, I wasn't disappointed.
Yes the Australian accents are a bit over the top and yes the films are now showing their age a bit, but for sheer charm and gentile entertainment 'Smiley' and its sequel take some beating. The acting is top notch and the camera work is exceptional. Both films are pure magic! Fine examples of Australian cinema are worth of a place in anyones DVD collection.
Yes the Australian accents are a bit over the top and yes the films are now showing their age a bit, but for sheer charm and gentile entertainment 'Smiley' and its sequel take some beating. The acting is top notch and the camera work is exceptional. Both films are pure magic! Fine examples of Australian cinema are worth of a place in anyones DVD collection.