The first hour is pure sci–fi and better than the second when the action gradually takes over but although the action is well done it goes on for far too long. Buscemi steals his scenes.
It has more than its share of cringe worthy moments but particularly in its first half, there is some wonderful verbal sparring to complement brass banding at its best.
Whatever shortcomings it has at the helm is two of Australia's finest and the screenplay to its credit does not shirk from portraying the rough edges of the characters.