BMX Bandits
Filmways Australasian Distributors | Release Date: December 29, 1983 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
53
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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3
Mixed:
2
Negative:
1
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70
The GuardianLuke Buckmaster
A feast of kitsch and gaudy colour, set to the tune of an 80s synth soundtrack, the film plays like a G-rated music video. And Trenchard-Smith maintaining a buzzing energy throughout. Read full review
67
Entertainment WeeklyChris Nashawaty
The film’s no great shakes; it’s a Down Under Goonies wannabe about three wisecracking kids shredding on their bikes as they’re chased by bungling bank robbers. But the baby-faced Kidman is easily the best thing in it. Read full review
63
Slant MagazineSimon Abrams
Ignoring the fact that BMX Bandits is as intimate as a trip to Toys “R” Us, it has almost nothing to offer in the way of impressive stuntwork, carefree yuks, or semi-competent acting. Trenchard-Smith, a master at condescending to his audience, clearly diluted Hagg and Edgeworth’s already toothless concept; that said, there was probably no good way to dress up a line as dire as “You’re right in the poo now, sister” or even “Your little walkie talkies have gone walkies.” Read full review
60
Time Out
Obviously made on a TV budget, the plot is weedy, and the film is saved only by some neat stunts and the splendour of the Australian landscape. Read full review
50
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
This is a fast and funny film that will appeal to viewers of all ages. The kids are particularly good, lacking any cloying cuteness. The Aussies sure have a way with chase films, keeping the moves motivated and logical, with no gratuitous cars flipping over and burning. Read full review
20
EmpireHoh
Ultimately, BMX bikes and Day-Glo elbow pads just ain't cool. One best left to fond memory. Read full review
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