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This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Johnny Ryan) is limited to 1,000units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Umbrella Entertainment has been a 100% Australian-owned and operated distributor for over 20 years. Their vast home entertainment catalogue features an extensive range of Australian classic, cult and exploitation films restored under the eyes of the original filmmakers. All sourced from national archives, underground collectors and local basements.
Based on the real-life tale when Australia declared war on the native emu, THE EMU WAR is a hilarious farce for fans of Sharknado and Snakes on a Plane. A platoon of soldiers is sent deep into enemy territory in order to kill the emus Leader the Queen Emu. The platoon is led by Major Meredith who has a deep hatred of the emu’s after they kidnapped his son. When the platoon is eventually taken captive by the enemy, Meredith learns the truth about his son and the line is blurred between good, evil, human and emu. In this war no one is who they seem. Starring comedy icons Damian Callinan (Backyard Ashes, The Merger) and Luke McGregor (Rosehaven, Utopia), THE EMU WAR is an absurd take on the unbelievable true story of Australia’s war with the native emu (and how the humans were defeated).
directed by: John Campbell, Lisa Fineberg, Jay Morrissey starring: Aaron Gocs; Damian Callinan; Ethan Marrell; Lisa Fineberg; Luke McGregor 2023 / 72 min / 2.00:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0, 5.1
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Audio Commentary with Writer/Directors Jay Morrissey, Lisa Fineberg and John Campbell and Writer/Creator Jonathan Schuster
"For my full detailed review of The Emu War see my entry on Letterboxd: @M4N14K I viewed this film on The Emu War Umbrella Entertainment Blu-ray Limited Edition physical media released through Vinegar Syndrome and it is the same great premium level of packaging and presentation that you’ve come to expect from the generic releases of this boutique label. No other brand beats Vinegar Syndrome at the cardboard game and this great slipcover is no exception to the consistently fantastic artwork and component quality this company produces."
— Michael B. (5/5)
Fun and silly little movie
"I discovered this film via the excellent bluray release. Well worth checking out."
— KEVIN D. (5/5)
I absolutely love this movie!
"I absolutely love this movie! Could not stop laughing. Great comedy!"
— Steven P. (5/5)
I hope Austrailla finds this funny at least.
"I must say, as someone who has been in their fair share of early 2000's internet chatrooms and game lobbies, they make gay jokes with better style then this film. The jokes fall so flat that its cringe, The sci-fi twist on the historical narrative was novel, but I lost interest about halfway through the second act. The slipcover art is great but the film itself is a dud, especially with the special features."
— Roy E. (3/5)
War Time
"My 10 year old and I sat down to watch this and he found it really entertaining and stole it from my shelf to add to his movies, it was an overall enjoyable film and very quirky"
— Frank C. (4/5)
Superb Aussie entertainment
"As soon as I read about this release, I knew it would be something I would enjoy. Based on actual events, there are dramatic moments (and some good kills) but plenty of Aussie humour including laugh-out-loud moments. Great slipcover and artwork - another great release from Umbrella."
— Andrea M. (5/5)
The Emu War
"Fun slapstick comedy from Umbrella."
— Erich H. (3/5)
My favorite blind buy thus far
"This movie was so goofy and stupid and silly and I loved every minute of it. It felt sorta like an Aussie version of Airplane! crossed with a war movie. This was such a nice surprise blind buy! Can’t recommend highly enough!"
— Brennan B. (5/5)
Uneven but some really funny moments
"Some of this is hilarious, but some of it really isn't. That's not unusual in comedies, so I have to score it a win overall. There are basically two main threads in the movie and I could have done without one of them. If talking emus make you giggle, then you'll probably love both. Even more proof that you can put the words "inspired by a true story" on pretty much anything and not feel too bad about it."
— Ed K. (5/5)
Cheesy, funny, and actually, quite
"Cheesy, funny, and actually, quite depressing. Worth a watch!"
— Kevin W. (5/5)
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