make that palatable to an audience of kids and parents? You make the crooks buffoonish, the gang that couldn’t shoot straight, so that takes the curse off the underlying purpose. Nicole Kidman sprained her ankle during filming. No female stunt double that looked like her could be found, so her bike stunts were performed by an 18-year-old man in a wig. Awards Box office Director Trenchard-Smith states during the Blu-ray commentary that BMX Bandits grossed more than $1 million in its first 6 weeks and was the 5th highest-grossing film in England for the year of its release. Kidman's performance led to her being cast in the TV series Five Mile Creek where she was directed by Trenchard-Smith in some episodes. Critical reception The film was released in the UK. The Guardian wrote: "there's a girl called Nicole Kidman who's rather good". Home media BMX Bandits was released on DVD by Umbrella Entertainment in August 2010. The DVD is compatible with all region codes and includes special features such as the trailer and audio commentary with Brian Trenchard-Smith, Eric Trenchard-Smith & Chalet Trenchard-Smith. A bonus disc includes a photo gallery, press clippings, Nicole Kidman discussing the film on Young Talent Time, and a featurette titled BMX Buddies with Brian Trenchard-Smith, Tom Broadbridge, Patrick Edgeworth, Russell Hagg and James Lugton. In 2013 region free DVD and Blu-ray was released as an updated version which includes all footage and bonus material from previous versions on one disc. A regular edition was released on DVD by Umbrella Entertainment in January 2012 without the bonus disc. References in popular culture American rock band Wheatus has a song titled "BMX Bandits" on their album Too Soon Monsoon. The song has been dedicated to Nicole Kidman, and includes the lyrics "Hey Nicole" in the chorus. In the song's animated music video, there is an animated caricature of Kidman. The show That Mitchell and Webb Look parodied the film in the recurrent adventures titled "Angel Summoner and BMX Bandit". The Scottish Indie-rock band BMX Bandits are named after the film. See also Cinema of Australia References External links BMX Bandits at Oz Movies BMX Bandits at the National Film and Sound Archive 1983 films 1980s action comedy films 1980s adventure comedy films 1980s action adventure films 1980s crime comedy films Australian action adventure films Australian crime comedy films 1980s English-language films Films directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith Cycling