Produced on a shoestring and a pre-loved jockstrap budget , a movie to mark the anniversary of a major Australian sporting victory - the 1984 rugby league grand final win by Brothers , in Darwin - has had a fabulous response, ratings astronomical , you could say gone troppo .
It was thrown together in Townsville and Darwin by Pyro North Productions in next to no time - yet has stunned audiences all over the globe. Pyro, with Egyptian backing, is rumoured to be working on the sequel , another rugby block buster movie , Curse of the Flaming Mummy's Dummy Pass .
Cigar chomping Hollywood tycoons are clamouring to sign up the mysterious team of red hot filmmakers after the movie was declared one of the most riveting films of the year , winner of the audience participation of the year award , winner of the best ( and cheapest ) director of the year award.
A French film critic in a beret said zee fabulous footie film is certain to win the Palm d'Or at the next Cannes Film Festival . He would like to see Fifi Le Bon Bon signed up for Pyro's next production . Meanwhile , praise for the footy show continues to pour in. Respected Darwin businessman and inventor , Dave Smith , well known in Top End flying saucer and banking circles , says the shock Big Brothers win , as depicted in the movie, is an inspiring message about the triumph of the human spirit .
A clue to the anonymous production team is revealed in the puzzling credits. Taking a wild punt , it seems Simo played a major part in the production , even sold popcorn and light refreshments during the red carpet premiere screening in Darwin at the Brothers 60th anniversary bash .
