Stevie quickie review..."Australia"

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited April 2009 in Music & Movies
Thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman. Recounts Australia's involvement in WWII and it's effects on its society. Definitely rent, possibly buy.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited April 2009
    Yeah, I liked it too, although some of the visual effects - large ships docked in port for example - were pretty poorly done. Took a bit away from the film for me, but all in all, a good flick.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited April 2009
    Yeah! Like the movie but I feel the plot is dragging too long. It was entertaining and interesting but when I thought it's over, it just keeps on going and going so kind of like boring from the middle. But good ending nonetheless!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2009
    The cinematography had an old-school academy award feel to it. I liked the link of "Somewhere over the rainbow" I thought that was classy. Definitely something different from the norm. Many movies are just so predictable anymore.
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited April 2009
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68055&highlight=australia
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited April 2009
    I've had it for a while on DVD but haven't had time to view it yet. So this review might help it find itself into my player soon.

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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited April 2009
    Yeah! It's a much better flick than others these days and somewhat educational than others. I am really sick of no content (rub my belly to laugh kind of flicks) new releases so I had suspended my NetFlix and Blockbuster account for 3 months.
    Trying out Different Audio Cables is a Religious Affair. You don't discuss it with anyone. :redface::biggrin:
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited April 2009
    We watched the first hour this weekend and had trouble getting into it. I will finish watching it but already regret buying it. Maybe I will be pleasantly surprised by what so far is very predictable.
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