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Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking

Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking

2019
Comedy
7 min
2 / 10
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A group of incompetent and useless actors attempt to audition for a role.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Jo Drecin / Jo-Anne Brechin
Starring
Patrick Faulkner / Christie Hayes / Gemma Chua-Tran / Jaide George / Darcy Arnold / Jake Baumeister / Ellie Berry / Ella Campbell

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

incompetent comedic chaotic absurd satirical earnest misguided aspiring failure awkward unflattering

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 8, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The allure of 'Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking' lies in its unapologetic embrace of incompetence. The film chronicles the audition struggles of a group of actors who, to put it mildly, are not destined for stardom. With…

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Julian Blackwood
Apr 8, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

A film about incompetent actors auditioning sounds like a recipe for either sharp satire or outright disaster. 'Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking' seems to be gunning for the former, with a cast that includes Patrick Faulkner and…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 8, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking' dives headfirst into the often-unseen, and perhaps best left unseen, world of aspiring actors who are, frankly, not very good. Darcy Arnold joins the core group as they attempt to secure a…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 8, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The central conceit of 'Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking' – a collection of utterly useless actors attempting an audition – is ripe for satire. The cast, including Gemma Chua-Tran and Jaide George, are tasked with embodying this…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 8, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Flat Out Like a Lizard Drinking,' we're presented with a premise that promises a good dose of comedic chaos: a gaggle of profoundly untalented actors fumbling through an audition. Patrick Faulkner and Christie Hayes lead this ensemble,…

FAQs

While the film focuses on a group of 'incompetent and useless actors', it might offer a comedic, albeit exaggerated, look at the pressures and realities of the audition circuit. It could highlight the vast disparity between aspiring talent and actual skill, offering a satirical commentary on the often-unforgiving nature of the performing arts industry.