The critically acclaimed and multi-award-winning Australian cinema classic Chopper celebrates its 20th Anniversary. Digitally remastered from the original 35mm print, Chopper tells the story of the late Mark Brandon “Chopper” Read. Real-life convict, bestselling author, and self-proclaimed “national icon”.
Written and directed by Andrew Dominik, in his feature directorial debut, Chopper stars Eric Bana as the title character recommended for the role by Chopper himself and co-stars Vince Colosimo, Simon Lyndon, Kate Beahan, and David Field.
Special features include – a weekend with Chopper – Eric Bana meets Chopper Read, deleted scenes, the original theatrical trailer, and audio commentaries from both director Andrew Dominik and Mark Brandon Chopper' Read himself.
Critic Reviews:
- " This is a masterpiece of a film, a sign that Australian cinema can reach monstrous heights of glory. " – Andrew F. Peirce (The Curb)
- " A savagely funny voyage through the rationale of a criminal mind. " – Kaleem Aftab (The List)
- " It's an all too frequent occurrence to see the phrase ‘instant classic’ bandied about; Chopper was appropriately adorned with that title. " – Blake Howard (2UE That Movie Show)
