Variety

A small, carefully composed film that rejoices in the parochial lingo and mores of its richly textured characters.

The New York Times

This darkly humorous, sometimes even raunchy film mostly eludes a typical cutesy, feel-good formula.

TV Guide Magazine by Ken Fox

A terrific showcase for a troupe of fine actors who rarely find work outside the Australian film industry.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer by Sean Axmaker

At times it gets lost in the backwaters, but the eccentric characters and offbeat humor make it an entertaining detour.

New York Daily News by Jami Bernard

The realistic scenes of oyster farming and the beauty of the Hawkesbury River lend this movie a degree of fascination that its taciturn, beer-swilling characters can't provide.

New York Post by V.A. Musetto

There are the makings of a funny movie here, but novice director-writer Anna Reeves isn't up to the job. While her cast is talented, Reeves doesn't concentrate long enough on any plotline or character to build viewer interest.

Village Voice

A quirky dramedy.

The Hollywood Reporter by Frank Scheck

Fails to overcome its hokey script and cliched characterizations.