i just say this film this morning as an advanced preview, and couldnt wait to get home and mention how good it was... overall the cinematography was outstanding... and what a great performance by eric bana...well done!

I just watched this and was expecting a deeper portrayal of a demented, simpleton who found power in violence. Maybe a smart, master manipulator perhaps. Someone with more confidence than morals. Of course. Eric Bana does great job. Saves the story. Yet, it was just a diary about a life of an idiot. Where was the analysis of his decent into crime and psychopathic behaviour? But what's the saddest thing, is that this evil character is portrayed as a hero and has become some sort cult figure and whats more, Australia's biggest selling author! That says a lot about it's nation surely. A nation whose history and heritage largely made up of convicts, and then this person becomes their hero. Sad. Very sad.

I think we will be seeing a lot more of Mr Bana on the big screen in the near future. If the American's weren't so formulaic in their tastes, I would have said that that the US would have scooped him up, as they have with other Australian actors. We will see. The movie was a real treat. Very gritty. Very earthy. Very entertaining.

This is 94 minutes of watching Chopper wander about town and shooting people at random. It becomes clear about 15 minutes in to the movie that Mark Read is as deluded about his self- importance as the film is about it's ability to say anything interesting. Eric Bana does a nice job of delivering the BS that constantly flows from Read's mouth. He comes across and eloquent despite the shallow material. Cinematography is well done. Colors are wrong in almost every scene of the movie as if it was filmed in the wrong light or with expired film. It emphasizes the insanity of Read's world while also making it feel like personal snapshots of the world in which he lived.

Chopper was a good film. Never really fell into excellent or brilliant but had its chances to be a classic. The performance of Bana was significant in the judging of this film. He was magnificent and was really scary and apologetic after most of his crimes. His paranoia was hard to bring out in the picture and this is why is stays in good. You try your best to like him and understand why hes doing what hes doing but at times you feel quite puzzled. But overall, underated Bana and some fine co-stars(especially the guy who's his friend and is so petrified of him). CHIPTHEFILMDUDE rating : 8.5/11

Chopper tells the story of a certain Mark Read, an extreme violent man who's been accused for several murders and who happens to be one of the Australian leading writers. We see only some time in Chopper's life (so it's not from birth to death) namely his time in prison and some time after he's been released. Chopper has his own way of thinking. Some will say it's primitive but it worked for me...and that's thanks to Eric Bana who plays a role which he probably can never top. Eric will be linked with the famous green monster but it is in "Chopper" you notice that he can act. Some will be extremely offended (headbutting your mother-in-law isn't exactly the way of good behaviour, not?) and some better close their eyes for some scenes but "Chopper" is superb in its own ways.

Chopper is a classic. If you want to be picky you could probably drop one rating point if you are not Australian as it will not connect with you as much as when you have lived with the story. Bana is as good in this as Crowe was in Romper Stomper! A very dynamic story that successfully combines mental health, crime, humour, violence and lies lies lies. Not for the faint hearted but the story is an honest telling of the not very often honest, Mark "Chopper" Reed. Set aside a nice quiet evening and let your jaw hit the floor.

I can't recommend Chopper highly enough. Even if you hate the guy in real life, but there's no denying that Eric Bana puts in a flawless performance. For everyone overseas who has seen this film, I really wish you had seen the real Mark 'Chopper' Read so you could compare Bana to the real thing. It's hard to spot the difference. As for the film, it's funny, chilling, disturbing and enjoyable all at once. See it.

First the performance of Eric Bana. Reminicent of young Brando absolutely remarkable. The cinematography, art direction, lighting all first rate and done with loving care. The subject matter although very sordid and repellant transends itself with great intelligence and humor. The only film i've seen recently that can stand up to Chopper is Sexy Beast. Both films deal with crime and humor and style beyond any efforts of Guy Richie or Tarentino. Chopper is a masterpiece with balls.

"Chopper" is a film that has no point. The title character remains inscrutable from beginning to end. Perhaps you could have a better understanding of him by reading one of his books, but watching this movie will get you nowhere. The script is very limited in its perspective, giving you only a small glimpse of Chopper's life, and the director's stylistic tricks, although often interesting, offer no insight into the character. However, there are some individual scenes in the funny/bloody "Pulp Fiction" mold that do grab your attention (like the early scene in which Chopper gets stabbed and at first doesn't ever realize it; I had to watch it twice!), and certainly none of the movie's faults can be blamed on Eric Bana, who does his best with a poor script. (**)