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[adamwatchesmovies]

Australia (2008)

Australia has a lot going on. Too much. Though this makes for an uneven tone, it does mean there's something here for everyone - in parts.

It’s 1939 and Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) travels from England to northern Australia. She discovers her husband dead and his cattle station, Faraway Downs, in shambles. Believing her misfortune to be the work of rival Lesley ‘King’ Carney (carney), she employs a rugged cattle drover (Hugh Jackman as “The Drover”) to bring her animals to Darwin. On the epic trip through Australia, love blossoms as Lady Ashley befriends a half-Aboriginal-half-white boy named Nullah (Brandon Walters). The government’s racial prejudices threaten the boy, as World War II looms ever closer.

This is a perfect example of TMSGO - Too Much Sh*t Going On. This film has four principal plots. First, the romance between The Drover and Lady Ashley. It begins as a fish-out-of-water rom-com. Lady Ashley is appalled at all the sand, heat, and Australianness of the land. She would go home but then that villainous ‘King’ Carney would win. She has to prove him wrong and her hired hunk will help. Then we have a dramatic plot about Lady Ashley bonding with a young mixed-race boy. There are many issues brought up, including the clash of cultures, racism, and the love between a mother and child. Next, we have an adventure film. Traversing the Australian desert with a huge herd of cattle while competing ranchers do everything to try and interfere. We’re talking about stampedes, fires, and violent deaths. Finally, we have the war drama. The story is set in 1939. World War II began that same year and it was called a WORLD war for a reason.

I could see someone enjoying the mix of light comedy/romance as it transitions into heavy drama or the adventure plot that slams into the war drama. Everything at once? I don't think so. Director Baz Luhrmann's passion is clear. He wants to address the deplorable government policies during the period. For this, you can't fault him. The story of Lady Ashley and Nullah is the strongest part of the film. The danger of them being separated forever is nicely complemented by the war plot. That would've been enough. Instead, we got loads more. Was it a lack of confidence in audiences that compelled him to cram in the quasi-comedic romance? It certainly feels like a studio-mandated add-on rather than the main event.

We'll get to my praises in a moment but first, we must address the film's worst character. It's the station manager who wants to take Faraway Downs from Lady Ashley, Neil Fletcher (David Wenham). There’s nothing wrong with the performance, but the character is a cartoon. There’s nothing this man won’t do to rain on Lady Ashley’s parade. He oozes such evil that if this world was real, he would've gotten charged with every unsolved crime in Australia’s history the second he turned 18.

Australia attempts too much but each of its stories could've worked. This film is essentially doing the same thing Titanic did by drawing you in with an intimate story you can relate to, then springing the disaster we all know onto the lovers. Instead of being a statistic, you recognize the pain of thousands of individual people. That’s the way to do it.

There are several powerful moments in Australia. It's also a terrific-looking picture. We see the continent's harshness and beauty simultaneously. I also appreciate the attention it gives to Australia's aboriginal people and their customs. It’s just too bad the film turns into a soup of disparate tones.

If you’re a fan of Strictly Ballroom, Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge!, Lurhmann's trademark style is nowhere to be found in Australia. It's a much more straightforward film than his earlier projects. At just a mere 15 minutes short of a 3-hour running time, I also have trouble recommending it to the average Joe. That said, I liked it more than I didn't. Since you’ll be watching it at home - where you can pause, go to the bathroom or make yourself a sandwich at your leisure - that will make the experience more digestible. With some aggressive trimming, it could've been great. Instead, it's a mixed bag. (February 16, 2016)

[wtfprada]

Segundou e está na hora de ficar informado com o NN, bora? . #nerdnews #nerdbrasil #noticias #culturapop #disneyplus #encantodisney #davidgulpilil #avesderapina #arlequina #thebatman #robertpattinson https://www.instagram.com/p/CW3QV2-AbMo/?utm_medium=tumblr

[violetashes]

We admired the incredible David Gulpilil Mural in Adelaide's East end as we sat by the fountain on the edge of Murlawirrapurka | Rymill Park, S.A.⛲ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The work celebrates the life & work of Yolŋu actor, dancer, singer & painter David Gulpilil. Designed by Ngarrindjeri man Thomas Readett with Laura Paige. The mural was commissioned by ABCG Film in collaboration with Tandanya. ⚫🟡🔴 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ © 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟷 𝚅𝚒𝚘𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝙰𝚜𝚑𝚎𝚜 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #art #mural #DavidGulpilil #Tandanya #Adelaide #SouthAustralia #publicart #SamsungS10 #11062021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (at Rymill Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU1tayCBwjy/?utm_medium=tumblr

[mattachinesocial]

My “you can survive the last of finals week” gift to myself arrived today, and it’s one of my obscure holy grail hauls. 1987’s Dark Age is a lost Ozploitation-should-have-been-cult-classic that due to distribution and production woes unrelated to the film itself or anyone involved, never got a proper theatrical release in its native Australia and dumped to VHS in North America, where it’s long out of print. With Aussie faves like John Jarrett (Wolf Creek, Rogue), Mad Phipps (Mad Max) and iconic Indigenous Australian actors Burnham Burnam (Ground Zero) and David Gulpilil (Walkabout, Rabbit Proof Fence, Until the End of the World - literally most Australian films you’ve seen) it’s the rare horror film that delivers on its nature vs man promise with a truly giant crocodile but also a thoughtful examination of respecting indigenous thought and wild life conservation. #darkage #ozploitation #davidgulpilil #indigenousaustralia #crocodile #horror #80s #cultclassic (at Waikiki) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO1HDhghi0c/?igshid=1odv2mkrwn3ue

[theurbanshowroom]

D A V I D GULPILIL 🖤🖤🖤 #amplifymelanatedvoices #amplifyblackvoices #amplifyblackartists #storyteller #dancer #davidgulpilil 🙏🙏🙏 📷 pinched & posted @nfsaonline https://www.instagram.com/p/CBQCr1yDhb5/?igshid=z21we6b361p5

[thatsmovietalk]

Crocodile Dundee (1986) Directed by #PeterFaiman Starring #PaulHogan #LindaKozlowski #MarkBlum #DavidGulpilil #MichaelLombard #JohnMeillon #CrocodileDundee ‪https://thatsmovietalk.com/crocodiledundee/‬ #Hollywood #hollywood #picture #film #movie #cinema #films #theater #movies #movieposter #movieworld #movielovers #movienews #screen https://www.instagram.com/p/B-CeCSzAnIY/?igshid=wjukdg28hzsv

[mcbastardsmausoleum]

Ozploitation eco-horror DARK AGE (1987) on Blu-ray from @umbrellaentertainment #johnjarratt #archnicholson #burnamburnam #davidgulpilil #maxphipps

[juliesimages]

My latest portrait with grateful thanks to photographer Michael Rayner, for allowing me to paint his photo of David Gulpilil. This amazing indigenous actor is very ill at the moment. I felt very privledged to paint him. Acrylics on canvas 61cm x 61cm #portrait #painting #michaelrayner #davidgulpilil #acrylicportrait #originalartwork #aussieactor #actor #indigenousactor #juliehollisart #goldcoast #interiordesign #readytohang #labouroflove #figurative #artwork #artist #australian https://www.instagram.com/p/B0k2wFXH1xL/?igshid=111ysrnhr1afg

[paulreichstein]

David Gulpilil. One of my first childhood memories of Australian cinema. A man of such integrity and talent; a cultural icon and an important advocate for indigenous equality. Such an inspiration. I am so devastated to hear of his ill-health and simultaneously thrilled to know of his life-time achievement award. More than deserving, in fact, a little late coming. Thank you NAIDOC for this incredible recognition. My love of First Nation began with you, Finger-Bone. #davidgulpilil #safilmcorp #naidoc #firstnationaustralia ❤️🖤💛 https://www.instagram.com/p/BzpX6c8nFjn/?igshid=1rdu6r946r18p

[thehipsterzombiejointexperience]

#Repost @obsessedwithmovies ・・・ Netflix has released a new poster and trailer for the upcoming dramatic thriller "Cargo." The film, which stars Martin Freeman, Natasha Wanganeen, David Gulpilil, Anthony Hayes, Susie Porter, Caren Pistorius, Bruce R. Carter and Simone Landers, was directed by Yolanda Ramke and Ben Howling from a script by Ramke. "Stranded in rural Australia in the aftermath of a violent pandemic, an infected father desperately seeks a new home for his infant child, and a means to protect her from his own changing nature." "Cargo" will be available on the streaming service on May 18th, 2018. What are your guy's thoughts on the poster and trailer? #Cargo #YolandaRamke #BenHowling #MartinFreeman #NatashaWanganeen #DavidGulpilil #AnthonyHayes #SusiePorter #CarenPistorius #BruceRCarter #SimoneLanders #Netflix #Drama #Thriller #NewPoster #NewTrailer

[thedeadandthecure]

Well, where are we now? #walkabout #alongacaminhada #nicolasroeg #jennyagutter #davidgulpilil #lucroeg #cinema #cinefilos #moviestill #moviequotes #cultmovie #classicmovies #australiancinema

[oceanusborealis]

Movie Review – Cargo

#CargoFilm is a beautiful, haunting, and often brutal look at what we do for those we love. It stars #MartinFreeman #SusiePorter #DavidGulpilil @theanthonyhayes #SimoneLanders From the minds of @Yolanda_Ramke & @BenHowlingFilm

TL;DR – A beautiful, haunting, and often brutal look at what we do for those we love.

Score – 4.5 out of 5 stars

Post-Credit Scene – There is no end-credit scene

  Review –

There was a time not that long ago where zombies were this interesting subset of the horror genre. Now in a world where every second video game has them as an enemy and we have seen nearly every possible permutation of it on…

[movizark-blog]

‘Cargo’ Trailer: Martin Freeman Is Searching for Hope After the Apocalypse!! Check It Out!!

‘Cargo’ Trailer: Martin Freeman Is Searching for Hope After the Apocalypse!! Check It Out!! #Netflix, #Cargo, #MartinFreeman, #NatashaWanganeen, #DavidGulpilil

Synopsis – CARGO is a post apocalyptic thriller and an emotional story of a father trying to save his child at all costs.

Directed – Ben Howling, Yolanda Ramke

Starring – Martin Freeman, Anthony Hayes, Susie Porter

Check out the trailer:

[thedeadandthecure]

I expect we're the first white people he's seen. #walkabout #alongacaminhada #nicolasroeg #jennyagutter #davidgulpilil #lucroeg #cinema #cinefilos #moviestill #moviequotes #cultmovie #classicmovies #70s #australiancinema