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The BBQ

The BBQ

2018
Comedy
91 min NR Australia
4.5 / 10
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Dazza's passion in life is barbecuing, but unfortunately he accidentally gives his neighbours food poisoning. To make amends, he receives tutelage from a Scottish chef, and together they…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Stephen Amis
Starring
Shane Jacobson / Magda Szubanski / Manu Feildel / Nicholas Hammond / Lara Robinson / Frederik Simpson / Julia Zemiro / Rodney Afif

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

charming predictable light-hearted comedic earnest amiable functional familiar satisfying tepid wholesome good-natured

Reviews

G
Genevieve Moreau
Apr 9, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The BBQ' serves up a familiar yet comforting cinematic dish, centred on the iconic Australian ritual of the barbecue. Shane Jacobson is perfectly at home as Dazza, a character whose passion for grilling leads to an unexpected culinary…

B
Barnaby Croft
Apr 9, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

While 'The BBQ' attempts to capitalise on the universally loved Australian pastime, it ultimately fails to fully ignite. Shane Jacobson, a reliable comedic presence, does his best as Dazza, a man whose barbecue ambitions lead to unfortunate digestive…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 9, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a film that understands the heart of Australian culture, placing the humble barbecue at its centre. Shane Jacobson delivers a performance brimming with sincerity as Dazza, a man whose culinary aspirations lead to a comical disaster.…

M
Marcus Thorne
Apr 9, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'The BBQ' presents a simple, good-natured premise: a loveable larrikin's barbecue skills go awry, necessitating a quest for redemption through a global competition. Shane Jacobson is perfectly cast as the earnest Dazza, and his chemistry with his mentor…

E
Eleanor Vance
Apr 9, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Shane Jacobson leads 'The BBQ' with his characteristic warmth, embodying a man whose passion for grilling inadvertently causes neighbourhood strife. The film finds its footing when Jacobson's Dazza teams up with a tutelage under a Scottish chef, leading…

FAQs

The Scottish chef serves as a mentor figure to Dazza in 'The BBQ'. After Dazza's initial barbecuing attempt leads to unfortunate consequences, he seeks tutelage from this culinary expert. Their collaboration is central to the plot, suggesting a dynamic where Dazza learns new skills and potentially a different approach to his beloved barbecue, all in preparation for the competition.