Rat Tamer (Full)
by Mandy Smith, Tony Tilse, Robert Klenner, Kate Woods
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Actor: Deborra-lee Furness, Hugh Jackman, Neil Melville, Paul Reardon, Tenley GillmoreDirector: Kate Woods, Mandy Smith, Robert Klenner, Tony Tilse
Brand: JACKMAN,HUGH
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 89 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-11-07
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Platinum Disc
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Summary: 4 Stars
"The Rat Tamer" is the pilot of the ten episodes which comprise the Australian series "Corelli". Why the powers-that-be decided to release only this one episode in Region 1, is beyond me...The episode does NOT stand alone well, as it leaves too many unanswered questions, greatly frustrating the viewer (think sex without the orgasm...). The four star rating is for the series, rather then this DVD alone. You can purchase, like I did, the Region 4 series from an Australian vendor, and watch it on your computer if you do not own a region free DVD player (or use cables to connect your computer to your TV).
Regarding "Corelli": Despite Jackman's top billing, the series actually stars Deborra-Lee Furness (Jackson's future wife) as Louisa Corelli, a divorced mother of two and a newly minted prison psychologist. Her struggle to balance her professional and personal life becomes compounded by her growing relationship with Kevin Jones, a young man serving time for armed robbery (Hugh Jackman). Each episode is a somewhat self enclosed story, with the exception of the most intriguing Corelli/Jones theme. Though rather naive and cliched in its treatment of complex psychological issues, this fourteen year old series remains relevant to the contemporary viewer. However, if you are expecting a lot of screen time for Jackman and plenty of sexual fireworks between Corelli and Jones...well, skip it, or you'll be dissapointed. The series offers a safe and savory ending for the character of Corelli, though perhaps not equally satisfactory to a Jackman fan...
My one and only gripe regarding this series is the odd portrayal of the Australian prison system...I do not know much about the topic, but felt amuzed when female guards were shown taking male prisoners to the showers (isn't it some sort of a human rights violation for both parties?), and that the unarmed staff seemed to freely mingle with the prison population (hostage, anyone?), not to mention the uber tight micro shorts worn as a uniform by many prisoners (an anti-smuggling measure?...).
Anyway, I enjoyed the stories as well as watching the undeniable chemistry between Furness and Jackman. I recommend the series to any Jackman and/or prison drama fan.
Summary of Rat Tamer (Full)
Kevin Jones arrives at Blackstream prison beaten, bruised, and suffering from brain damage -- a state he wasn't in at his sentencing. Something happened to Kevin during his transfer, and though the prison psychologist tries to help him remember...he can't. But someone at the prison knows Kevin's secrets; and when they meet, a deadly war will be ignited, thrusting the entire prison into a battle of hate and revenge...Art House & International DVD Video
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