Who's paying for my bus fare today? GETTIN' SQUARE Reaction and Review | First Time Watching

Comedy crime thriller. Jonathan Teplitzky helms this sharp Aussie crime‑comedy, capturing a lively Gold Coast milieu with wit and style Barry “Wattsy” Wirth (Sam Worthington), newly paroled after taking the fall for a crime he didn’t commit, tries to rebuild his life. He partners with his ex‑cellmate Johnny “Spit” Spitieri (David Wenham) at a restaurant owned by a reformed crime boss Darren “Dabba” Barrington (Timothy Spall). When a crooked accountant is arrested and investigations threaten their livelihoods, staying honest proves tougher than expected. Sam Worthington as Barry “Wattsy” Wirth At the time, already recognized from Australian features; he’d later achieve global fame in Hollywood hits like Avatar and Terminator Salvation David Wenham as Johnny “Spit” Spitieri A breakout comedic role early in his career, Wenham’s performance earned him the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, as well as other accolades. He is also known for his roles in The Lord of the Rings, 300, and TV dramas like Top of the Lake. Fans still quote his courtroom scene lines decades later. Timothy Spall as Darren “Dabba” Barrington A British actor seen here in a supporting role as a former criminal turned restaurateur. He brings his trademark dry humour and gravitas to the ensemble David Field as Arnie DeViers Field plays the sleazy, corrupt detective with the perfect mix of menace and swagger. A veteran of gritty Australian cinema, he’s known for Chopper, Two Hands, and The Night We Called It a Day. His intensity elevates every scene he’s in. Gary Sweet as Chicka Martin Sweet portrays the gangster Chicka Martin, whose influence looms over Barry and Spit. Known for high‑profile Australian films and series including The Tracker, 2:37, and House Husbands #moviereaction #movie #comedy #australia #australiancinema #aussie #brisbane #melbourne #goldcoast #sydney #crime #thriller #oz #animalkingdom #chopper