MATTHEW AND SON

Australia, 1984, 75 minutes, Colour.
Paul Cronin.
Directed by Gary Conway.

Matthew and Son is an enjoyable, if undemanding, telemovie. Produced by Johnny Young, it was hoped that the telemovie would lead to the production of a series. This did not eventuate.

The film relies on the presence of Paul Cronin as a detective. The difference is that the film shows the detective and his family relationships and builds on this. However, it is merely a routine presentation of television style action and police work.

The film has a strong cast including Paula Duncan, Darius Perkins and Nicole Kidman.

There is the usual blend of action, excitement and sentiment.

No better or no worse than many of its kind.