Jack Irish: Bad Debts (2012)

I watched this without being aware that it is based on a book. However, I an a fan of Guy Pearce and he played this role with his usual proficiency. The story and plot were solid and engaging, and the faint touches of humour gave a well-rounded polish to a low budget title which holds its own very well. The usual elements of a good thriller plot are there. The pub scenes were probably the best and certainly produced the most chuckles.If there was any complaint, it would probably be that Guy Pearce was too good looking for this role, and I felt that someone moodier and beefier might have done it more justice.

Been watching the Tom Selleck/Jesse Stone detective shows and I recently ran across some reviews of Jack Irish. So I picked up the 2 flicks and watched the 1st movie a couple of days ago.The acting was solid. The dialogue was engaging. The story was intriguing. The cast of characters had quirkiness, depth & believability and it was action packed and includes a topless female reporter!!The accents & colloquialisms & fast moving plot had me pausing a few times to reflect on what was going on. I should pick up on the Ozzie talk after I watch a few more.I liked the 1st Jesse Stone movie a fraction better than the 1st Jack Irish movie, BUT the 1st Jack Irish movie is better than some of the Jesse Stone sequels.Jack Irish is definitely worth watching!!!

Let me first say I am not Australian, The island I originate from is on a slightly smaller scale, the Isle of Man!I have read all the Peter Temple books excepting 'White Dog', which I have been unable to get anywhere and was delighted to see that a couple of Jack Irish novels have been transferred to the screen and although I started viewing with trepidation it was soon dispersed as the storyline was spot-on and the acting by all was superb.The characters are portrayed exactly as I imagined as are the various locations are not far off either, especially the pub! Let us hope that more of the novels are transposed to the screen with the same exemplary skill of all concerned.Now I am off to feast on 'Black Tide'.

From the people behind Rake, Jack Irish is the latest TV movie from Andrew Knight from Rake and SeaChange fame.Guy Peirce is fantastic as Jack Irish.This would be one of the few series i would recommend to non aussies.if you like shows like rake, seachange and spooks as well as the edge of darkness.Such a great story, full of great characters, fantastic locations, flawless cinematography and direction.With 1 down and 3 more to go i will be keeping a close eye on Jack Irish's next adventures.10/10