Sweet Talker (1991)

When scam artist Harry Reynolds gets out of jail, he makes his way to the depressed coastal village of Beachport, where according to local myth, an old Portuguese treasure ship lies buried in the sand. Harry is an old pro at manipulating this situation to his best advantage, but never anticipates how deeply he will be affected by the relationship he develops with a young boy and his mother. A delightful tale of greed, gullibility and grandiose schemes, "Sweet Talker" is a romantic comedy for everyone in the family. Bryan Brown, Karen Allen

"I may not know much, but I know about yoyos!"

This is quite a sweet Australian family movie about a bumbling con artist who turns out to have a heart of gold. Nice assortment of crazy provincials, good performances all around. Karen Allen shines, Bryan Brown seems to be a kind of Austalia's answer to Michael Cane. He has a good voice and a few good lines (see title which has to be understood quite literally and is followed by a stunning performance by Brown with said toy). January 28, 2008

WONDERFUL, PLEASANT, EASY TO WATCH

This is a very enjoyable movie, no sex, no violence. It's a pleasure to see a movie like this.

Bryan Brown is conman Harry Reynolds who travels to a small Australian beach town with plans to scam the residents. However, his plans change when another conman comes to town and Harry becomes involved with a small boy and his mother.

The relationship between the boy and Harry is what makes this movie special.

This movie may be predictable but it is, nontheless, very pleasant to watch. Beautiful scenery and good acting. June 8, 2000

Thoroughly enjoyable and charming film!

I was surprised into watching this film one night a few years ago, and am VERY glad I did! Bryan Brown is as robust and clever as always, and the doe-eyed, strong-minded Karen Allen is a perfect foil/love interest for Brown's "Harold Hill"-esque con-man. In fact, this film is quite like The Music Man in many ways, albeit without the music! Brown's scam-artist intends to milk a small coastal town out of it's hard-earned money, but has a change of plans when Allen and her son find their way into his heart. There's comedy and light drama here, and the entire cast seems well suited to the script and storyline. In all, this is a charming film, and if a little predictability can be endured, it will be sure to satisfy. November 13, 1999

Very enjoyable, but predictable

It was an enjoyable movie to watch, but a bit predictable. I think too, that the ending was a cop-out, (the son finding the "article" on the beach towards the end). More time and thought should have occurred in the writing. If more effort had been exerted in the writing of the story line -- this movie would have been as good as LOCAL HERO (with Peter Reigert and Burt Lancaster). But hey, I can't complain. It's a refreshing flick. September 1, 1999

Emotional at times, well acted, beautiful Aussie scenery

What a very pleasant surprise to be able to sit down with your family, and watch a most surprising video. Bryan Brown is the usual larrikan he can be. Karen Allen, the cute, bubbly girl next door, and Justin Rosniak. what a find he has been. This child will go a long way in a very fickle industry. Whomever may have cast this young boy, certainly receives top honours. He us extremely professional, and a charming little Aussie. I look forward to Justin Rosniaks next movie................Great viewing June 27, 1999

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