Action Secret Life of Boys

Today is a very special day, Chris.

Oh, your epic anniversary present to Mum.

Yeah. Shh, in case she hears you but, yes, you're right, that,

and everything has got to work perfectly.

Bob! Chris! Family meeting!

Happy anniversary, sweetheart. I cannot WAIT to show you the gif...

HORN BLOWS

Trouble waking your family from peaceful naps?

With this baby, those problems are in the past.

If I don't nap, nobody does.

Agenda point one. Penny's parents have gone to China for the weekend,

so she will be staying with us.

-What? No!

-Oh, what?

Speaker spud rules.

I am holding it, so only I can speak.

You will all be nice to Penny,

anyone failing to do so will be made to eat the speaker spud.

But Penny's already here all the time.

And she steals my toys.

And she'll distract us from our physics project.

And she stares at me.

But she is Ginger's friend, so she's...

ALL: Ginger's problem!

She can help you with your film project that you thought we didn't

-know about.

-But I need to focus.

A film! How exciting!

J'adore le cinema!

Looks like you've found yourself an assistant, Ginger.

It's all worked out perfectly.

Ooh, nice frog. Will it turn into a prince if I kiss it?

SHE SQUEALS

I love Penny but sometimes a girl needs privacy, especially

a girl who's about to win the biggest film competition in Oz.

So our movie's all about my summer in the UK.

But instead of filming with the boys, I used my toys.

They're much better at taking direction.

Apart from Mr Biggles.

He's a total diva.

The deadline's today. I have to get it finished.

And I'd like to thank my mum, my dad, my pony, Penelope,

my best friend, Ginger, even though she's ignoring me.

I just need to match up the "DUN-DUN-DUN" noise

with the big reveal.

Here, let me. Technology is my speciality.

I thought it was ponies.

And technology.

There.

-Where'd it go?

-It's in one of the folders.

It's always in one of the folders.

OK, it's not in one of the folders.

Penny! You deleted my film!

DUN-DUN-DUN

Ginger's in there with Penny. I need to get some of her trolls.

They're the perfect weight and shape for my physics project on

-aerodynamics.

-You can't force it, we'll strike when the time is right.

Bobby! Oh, thank goodness! You've got to help me with my laptop.

And the right time is now.

Bobby, my film's hiding in my laptop.

Right, let's have a look at this.

Interesting.

Yep. Yeah...

-Hmm...

-Did you find it?

Nope. Sorry, Ginger, it's gone.

Hey, I know it what it's like to lose work.

When I was filling out applications for uni, I kept losing them.

Or losing interest.

Thanks for the hospitality, Ginger.

-Did that seem weird to you?

-They're boys.

They're born weird.

CHICKEN NOISES

Look! The competition closes at midnight, we've still got time.

No, we haven't. It was a stop motion film, Penny, it took forever.

I'll make this right.

After all, it was partly my fault.

Uh, partly?

Corey, prepare yourself for the greatest anniversary gift that you

-could possibly imagine.

-You got me a sports car?

-It's a sports car!

-No, no, it's not a sports car.

The second greatest anniversary gift you could possibly imagine!

It's an air hockey table.

Remember? Brighton, summer, the year 2000?

We played all night and then something amazing happened.

Oh, yeah, you broke your fingernail on the puck.

Yeah, I did. And it really hurt.

And then...

And then...

BUZZER

..I whipped your behind!

OK. You see, unlike you,

I can remember all of the details of that night very clearly.

Including the score.

Rematch!

Magic spell?

Invent time travel.

Get extension from

Australian Prime Minister?

This is pointless. All I wanted was something to show my friends back

home. Well, I guess I've still got my bruise.

There's a special reason I want this film to work.

See, all my friends in Australia have spent their holidays recording

songs, starting lifestyle blogs and passing their ballet exams.

All I've to show for the summer is this bruise from

tripping over Ethan's lizard.

If my film wins a competition - correction,

WHEN my film wins a competition - I'll return home a legend.

Why don't we make a different film? We could get the boys involved.

No boys. I'm not letting them ruin my movie.

I'm making this new film on my own.

We can make it together.

I'll play all the parts, I volunteer as tribute.

"Time to catch some ghosts."

"Oh, Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"

-SKULL:

-Right here, babe.

Expelli-

WINDOW BREAKS Uh-oh...

We need costumes, some live animals, a skateboard...

And I know just where to get them.

Memories flooding back?

Yeah, I'd forgotten how rubbish you are at air hockey!

I am not rubbish.

Back to the game!

WINDOW BREAKS

This game's dangerous!

Don't look at me like that, this is for the best.

You say potato, I say that's not a potato.

That's my auntie Gladys.

We need to find a test pilot.

Sorry. Not you, Stan.

How about this little guy?

Yes. He's perfect.

Let's do this.

HORN BLOWS

HORN BLOWS

Potat-oh-my-days! I accidentally cooked the speaker spud!

I thought it was a regular potato and I was going to eat it

but now I've realised I've committed a crime against democracy.

And I'm, like, allergic to potatoes, so I shouldn't be touching them.

Allergic? You just said you were going to eat it.

What are you up to?

LOUD BANGING

Busted!

Ginger, you are hereby accused of taking our things without asking.

What is your defence?

Well, I need your stuff for my film.

And you weren't even supposed to find out.

And...I wanted to use your things because I think you're so cool

and I really look up to you.

Oh, go on. No, really, go on.

Well, you're basically my idols.

Plus, if you let me use your things, I'll shine all

your mirrors, Matt.

OK, Ginger. We have decided that...

..you CAN keep our things.

-Yes!

-Only...

..if we can be in your film.

Oh...

Who were the Spicy Girls?

What on earth are you wearing?

Oh, this old thing?

I was wearing this the night we played our big match.

I was hoping it would jog a few memories.

All I remember is that T-shirt used to fit you better.

Anyway, it is one all.

One more game to decide the winner.

Bring it on.

This was supposed to be romantic.

Oh, it is.

Chris, sweetie,

go and get the rest of the gang so that they can watch me

crush your father like an ant!

All right. I think we're ready.

-Let's get the boys in here.

-On it.

Boys!

Adjusting the size was a good idea but it's still not firing straight.

Something's missing.

OK, guys, we're starting off with a scene about cool Australians.

You're all playing a cool Australian.

So, Matt, you're Iggy Azalea, Robbie, you're a platypus

and, Ethan, you're Chris Hemsworth because you're both super dreamy.

Why am I Iggy Azalea?

Never mind. Before we start, can we talk about the script?

I mean, it's all right but it could...

It needs more stunts and...

And more fire-breathing dragons.

And more superheroes that also happen to love baking.

This is my film and what it needs is to be how I planned it.

Now, come on, into position.

And action!

# Yeah, yeah, gastronomical, yeah, I'm hot like pies

# Consider me a delicacy for your eyes. #

Roooaaarrr!

Cut!

-Rooaarr!

-Stick to the script!

OK, again.

In three, two, action!

Fight! Fight!

Fight, fight, fight!

Penny!

Sorry!

-Yeah!

-Woo!

-Yeah!

-Come on, Dad!

Yay!

-Woo-woo-woo!

-Yeah!

CHEERING

CHEERING

-Mum is the winner!

-Woohoo!

2-1!

-CHANTING:

-2-1! 2-1! 2-1!

2-1!

At least she liked the presents.

Why doesn't she remember?

-CHANTING:

-2-1! 2-1! 2-1!

You guys asked to be part of this, then you show up late,

run off while we're filming.

You think it's OK to leave your crew waiting?

Time is money, people, and you're on your last warning.

-Hang on, where's Robbie?

-Trolls away!

Watch out!

Observe the Troll-apult.

I made it for my physics project.

Mr Reynolds said we should bring something in that we made during

the summer holidays. It can only be operated

by a true professional like myself.

I'm not going to let my dysgraphia hold me back.

WINDOW SMASHES

Owww! Robbie!

Thank you!

It worked! The Troll-apult worked.

Robbie, how did you do it?

I added Dad's sweatband and a pair of Mum's old tights to the firing mechanism.

My trolls. My set. My film!

Oooh, stressy!

That does it, I quit.

Look on the bright side. At least you got your trolls back.

-You're still here?

-Yes.

And seriously, Ginger, we'll get this film finished.

I don't care about the film, or the boys. All they do is make me mad.

The boys weren't trying to upset you.

They were just being themselves,

in all their crazy boy glory.

You know what, you have a point.

I think I know how to make this right.

Penny, you're a genius.

FINALLY, someone notices!

Guys, I'm sorry I yelled. I was wrapped up in everything.

I forgot to think about you.

What you're good at, what could make the film special.

I guess what I'm trying to say is, can I get a film crew re-do?

Matt, you could be Chef Man

on a mission to save the planet from radioactive dragons.

Ethan, I need a radioactive dragon.

And, Robbie, I need a stuntman to fight the radioactive dragon.

Ginger, you just found yourself a stuntman.

Aaaahhhh!

# Surfin' surfin' Surf patrol. #

Whooaaahh! Aaaaahhh!

And I'll be the producer,

which basically means I'm here to stop Ginger from going nuts again.

OK, let's make a new film. Together.

'One man alone will save the world from the dragons.

'His name...Chef Man.'

I'm not sure about this, Penny. It doesn't feel right.

Maybe...

Yeah!

Ginger, did you...

Please telling me you didn't just delete your own film?

I've had a better idea.

Corey! Corey!

-Corey, it's gone all dark.

-Just...

Don't worry, we'll cut it off later.

You just don't get it, do you?

We wouldn't even have an anniversary if it wasn't for air hockey.

Remember? The first time we played it was the night that I...

Than night you think we got engaged.

Exactly. Wait, what do you mean "think"?

We didn't get engaged that night.

And I've got the proof.

I remember it very clearly, I had it all planned and...

And you spent whole evening trying and failing to beat me.

You never got round to proposing.

Until the next night.

Over fish and chips.

Oh, my goodness, you're right.

Hang on a minute, you kept that spork since then?

And I will keep it till the end of time.

Happy anniversary, you big forgetful oaf.

Ginger's Ninjas...

Is that the film title?

No, but the film's all done.

It worked out really well.

Although kind of uninspected.

Yeah, I never knew Stan was as big a diva as Mr Biggles.

I can't believe we got it finished and with time to spare as well.

The time difference! I forgot about the time difference!

The competition closed at midnight in Australia, not the UK!

I'm fine.

PHONE RINGS

Hi, Dad. Yeah, I'm having fun.

Ming tian jiang.

Is that your mum and dad?

A weekend in China, how romantic.

And unusual.

Did Ginger get her film submitted?

She missed the deadline. She's being really cool about it

but I'm her bestie and I can tell when her heart's been

smashed into pieces.

Maybe there's something we can all do.

What's that? You sad, Mr Biggles?

Yeah, me too.

All I wanted was something cool to show my friends back home.

HORN BLOWS

Someone has to confiscate that from Aunt Core!

I-I just wanted to see it.

Honest!

LOUD HORN BLOWS

Treated myself.

Where is everyone?

-Am I early?

-They're in the garden.

Ran out of carpet.

Shh, here she comes, here she comes!

Welcome to your world premiere!

Ladies and gentlemen, your director.

You missed your competition deadline

but we wanted to watch your film anyway.

I need to see Chef Man in action.

What? No!

I mean, it's not what you're expecting.

Cue the film.

I set out to make a super cool video with my cousins and best friend.

This...isn't that.

I found some footage that the boys don't know about.

This is my cousin, Robbie. He's not the most graceful person

but when he falls, he gets right back up again.

Hang on, where's the dragons?

Ooops, I unplugged the projector.

Oh, don't worry, there's a backup battery.

This is Matt. He's not quite sure where he's heading right now,

but it's cool.

-No, it isn't.

-We know he'll get there in the end.

Ethan thinks he's from the dark side.

-Because I am.

-But Sith Lords don't laugh like that.

And if everyone saw the world like Chris does,

it'd be a much better place.

I mean, seriously weird, but better.

Aunt Core and Uncle Bob always make me feel like I'm at home.

And then there's Penny, she's my BFF in the whole world.

I'm going home in a week and I'm going to miss everyone so bad.

This film is my way of taking them home with me.

The summer of Ginger.

Best summer ever!

That was the soppiest film I have ever seen.

I loved it!

Nice work, Ginger! Although, for the record,

secretly filming us - not cool.

-It was a one-time thing.

-Looked like more than once to me.

Penny, your mum wants to know if you're going to be home for dinner.

I thought your parents were in China.

Did I say China?

I meant they were shopping for China.

Mugs, china mugs.

But this morning when I spoke your mum they were

getting a taxi the airport.

OK, I lied. I just wanted an excuse to hang with my bestie

before she left.

And a few mementoes.

-Penny!

-Is this my hair?

Spuddy buddy. What happened to you?

Don't worry about me, I've gone to a better place.

I love you, Corey.

Let's watch Ginger's film again!

-Yeah!

-Good idea!

-CHATING:

-Movie, movie, movie!

Awesome!