When it comes to Aussie comedies, lately we've been as dry as a nuns nasty. Luckily we have this gorgeous saving grace thats snagged a ripper from 60 out on a rainy day at the G!

The Merger is true-blue in style and grace as it shows the heart that was put into this is real! We have true Aussies on Screen and behind the camera with Aussie Jokes and Aussie Topics ... and to top it off we have the magnificent sherrin being backed by the glorious Roosters! The Refugees are more than welcome in Australia and the Merger happily sticks it up the Right Wing in an incredibly comedic and heartfelt fashion. Shout outs to Fayssal as he kicks the 6 pointer into our Loving hearts!

Carn the Maroon, White and Blue! Lets make sure this filum gets high up into the specky Zone!

Was great to see a uniquely Aussie film about footy, just before the season starts. This was easy to watch and a breath of fresh air alongside the saturated American crime and action dramas. In saying that, it was quite heavy on the drama itself.

It came close to losing itself among its message and agenda. It was way heavier than I anticipated. I thought it was very heartfelt and portrayed our multicultural communities well, though I also struggled to connect on a deeper level to some of the heavy scenes.

It all just felt the slightest bit superficial, predictable and forced. Sentimental for the sake of it. But still, it captured country footy so well, featured a couple of laughs, and made me smile. It's definitely one of the better Aussie films in recent years.

John Howard's performance and range was at a level high above everyone else's. Definitely recommend to fans of Aussie cinema and those wanting to get in the mood for the upcoming footy season!

Overall The Merger is easy entertainment but it has moments where it's a bit stupid and childish. For example the sports scenes are the weakest parts of this movie, especially the final game where the players start sweet talking with the opponents, that's just ridiculous and that's not what I call entertainment. There's also alot of racism and not alot of comeback against it, alot of forgiveness while a kick in the head was more appropriate. Sometimes I had the feeling racism was perfectly normal and that's just irritating to watch. The humor parts made the movie watchable, especially the conversations between the young Rafferty Grierson and Damian Callinan. The Merger isn't bad but it isn't that great either.