Movie review: "Trailer Park Boys" (2006)

The gist: Ricky, Julian and Bubbles are residents of a rough-as-guts Canadian caravan park and spectacularly unsuccessful crims. Fresh outta jail from their latest botched job, the buds plan a newie that'll set 'em up for life: "the big dirty". It involves a massive container of coins…

Selling points: Definitely the rogues gallery. Goggle-eyed Bubbles lives in a rickety shed full of "free-range kitties"; smooth Julian constantly has a rum'n'Coke in hand, whether driving his cool car or appearing in court; Ricky is like a redneck Chris Penn on red cordial; and the supporting characters are equally wacky. Fans of the band Rush will note several references to the Canuck rockers and a cameo by guitarist Alex Lifeson.

(I imagine) it's kinda like: The seven-season "Trailer Park Boys" TV series (shown here on The Comedy Channel). Except I've seen exactly none of it. But that's a good thing – it means I can assure you no prior knowledge is necessary.

Final word: An amusing place to visit, but you wouldn't wanna live there.

[Australian cinema release date: October 16]