The BBQ
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion picture |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Founder | Stephen Amis |
| Headquarters | Albury, New South Wales , Australia |
| Products | Comedy film |
The BBQ is a 2018 Australian comedic motion picture both penned and helmed by Stephen Amis. The cast includes Shane Jacobson, Magda Szubanski, Julia Zemiro, Nicholas Hammond, and Manu Feildel. Shot on location in Albury, New South Wales, the movie features a cameo appearance by Manu Feildel, known for co-hosting My Kitchen Rules.
Plot synopsis
In this film, Shane Jacobson portrays Dazza, an ordinary suburban man with a fervent love for barbecuing who believes he is a descendant of Captain Cook. Following an incident where he unintentionally causes food poisoning at a local barbecue event, Dazza's standing in the community is jeopardized. To restore his good name, he teams up with a disciplined Scottish chef nicknamed "The Butcher" and competes in an international barbecue contest.
Cast
- Sam Winspear-Schillings as Dave
- Shane Jacobson as Dazza
- Nicholas Hammond as Carver
- Lara Robinson as Montana
- Magda Szubanski as The Butcher
- Faith Seci as Samantha
- Justine Jones as Lisa
- Rodney Afif as Mr. Spittle
- Manu Feildel as Andre Mont Blanc
- Julia Zemiro as Dianne
- John Orcsik as Hector
Reception
The BBQ was met with largely unfavorable critiques. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a low score derived from numerous reviews, reflecting an average rating below the midpoint.
Leigh Paatsch from the Herald Sun labeled the film as "consistently dull" and lacking in quality throughout. Meanwhile, Luke Buckmaster of The Guardian acknowledged that although Shane Jacobson delivers the film’s most compelling performance, his efforts are insufficient to elevate director Stephen Amis's work, which falls short in humor and overall execution.
External links
- The BBQ on IMDb
- The BBQ on Rotten Tomatoes