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unclesallie · 12 December 2008, 11:37 AM

Hey Guys:

I went to see Australia, the film. I thought the acting was superb and the
story line well developed. The cinematography is fantastic. The story centers around the Northern Territories of Australia in the late 1930's, and the coming of World War II. It centers on a love story between a young 'titled' Englishwoman and her Australian lover, and the Aborigine boy they come to love. I give it five stars !!! I highly recommend it for anyone who remembers what movies used to be about and what the term 'classic' means.
Having said that, I'm certain given the diversity of taste on this Forum, I'm about to hear some negative feedback, but I don't really care, the movie has legs of its own.

C. Davidson · 12 December 2008, 11:57 AM

Thanks for sharing your review Dan. Much appreciated and I look forward to seeing it.

Latrodectus · 12 December 2008, 12:05 PM

Dan, I have not seen it, but after what you said, I will shortly

East Bay Rider · 12 December 2008, 12:29 PM

My wife has been talking about seeing it. After I tell her your review she'll want to see it even more.

bodybump · 12 December 2008, 02:46 PM

Hey Dan...was it a tear jerker film??

Terry Newton · 12 December 2008, 02:49 PM

I want to see it as well. I love movies like that. It reminded me of; "Out of Africa."

I look forward to seeing it shortly.

Terry Newton

swatty · 12 December 2008, 06:11 PM

Australia, I'm looking at it now

Seriously, thanks for the review Dan, when are you going to come and visit us ?

unclesallie · 13 December 2008, 02:18 AM

Well, as to visits to Australia, maybe the next trip to Thailand, I'll stop by and have a pint...is that how you say it? Meantime, it might make you cry, but it's legitimate theatre versus cheap theatrics. The difference? Well, as Terry pointed out, Out of Africa is a great film. You might cry when a character dies, but it's legitimately produced emotion, versus 'cheap thrills'. I'm not sure how you measure that on a scale, but I know it when I see it. The film does carry on a bit about the then extant policy of taking Aborigine children away from their families to 'civilize' them by exposing them to an Australian education and the Chrisitian religion for which policy the Australian government has apparenly apologized, but I take it all as history. The U.S. had slavery, and we still struggle to overcome its effects down to this moment. I loved this film, and urge you not to miss this one on the 'Big Screen.'

JJ Irani · 13 December 2008, 03:11 AM

Thanks for the update and brief review, Dan. Shall definitely be seeing it when it's released here in NZ.

JJ

12 December 2008, 11:37 AM	#1
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Saw AUSTRALIA !!! Hey Guys: I went to see Australia, the film. I thought the acting was superb and the story line well developed. The cinematography is fantastic. The story centers around the Northern Territories of Australia in the late 1930's, and the coming of World War II. It centers on a love story between a young 'titled' Englishwoman and her Australian lover, and the Aborigine boy they come to love. I give it five stars !!! I highly recommend it for anyone who remembers what movies used to be about and what the term 'classic' means. Having said that, I'm certain given the diversity of taste on this Forum, I'm about to hear some negative feedback, but I don't really care, the movie has legs of its own.

12 December 2008, 11:57 AM	#2
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Thanks for sharing your review Dan. Much appreciated and I look forward to seeing it. __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

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Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I want to see it as well. I love movies like that. It reminded me of; "Out of Africa." I look forward to seeing it shortly. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

12 December 2008, 06:11 PM	#7
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Australia, I'm looking at it now Seriously, thanks for the review Dan, when are you going to come and visit us ?

13 December 2008, 02:18 AM	#8
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Well, as to visits to Australia, maybe the next trip to Thailand, I'll stop by and have a pint...is that how you say it? Meantime, it might make you cry, but it's legitimate theatre versus cheap theatrics. The difference? Well, as Terry pointed out, Out of Africa is a great film. You might cry when a character dies, but it's legitimately produced emotion, versus 'cheap thrills'. I'm not sure how you measure that on a scale, but I know it when I see it. The film does carry on a bit about the then extant policy of taking Aborigine children away from their families to 'civilize' them by exposing them to an Australian education and the Chrisitian religion for which policy the Australian government has apparenly apologized, but I take it all as history. The U.S. had slavery, and we still struggle to overcome its effects down to this moment. I loved this film, and urge you not to miss this one on the 'Big Screen.'

13 December 2008, 03:11 AM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Thanks for the update and brief review, Dan. Shall definitely be seeing it when it's released here in NZ. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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