I address this review to readers who are not from Australia.
It concerns me, when on such a powerful internet movie database such as this, to see so many of us Aussies rambling on about the brilliance of this film. International users may take their high praises on board, rent / buy the film, and be very unsure in the future about giving Australian films a go in the future.
And we DO make some truly great films. It's just that this isn't one of them. It's not bad - but it COULD have been so much better.
Yes, the subject matter is a first, and way overdue. And performances across the board are solid. But all other aspects are extrememly pedestrian. Noyce (Director) has never been known for brilliance (here in Australia or in Hollywood). I suspect blame for the overall feeling of lack of journey (how ironic) one feels at conclusion of this film, rests firmly with him.
Don't believe the hysterical raves of most of the Aussies posting reviews here - sadly this film dumps any true impact or depth it could have achieved half way along the Rabbit Proof Fence.
It concerns me, when on such a powerful internet movie database such as this, to see so many of us Aussies rambling on about the brilliance of this film. International users may take their high praises on board, rent / buy the film, and be very unsure in the future about giving Australian films a go in the future.
And we DO make some truly great films. It's just that this isn't one of them. It's not bad - but it COULD have been so much better.
Yes, the subject matter is a first, and way overdue. And performances across the board are solid. But all other aspects are extrememly pedestrian. Noyce (Director) has never been known for brilliance (here in Australia or in Hollywood). I suspect blame for the overall feeling of lack of journey (how ironic) one feels at conclusion of this film, rests firmly with him.
Don't believe the hysterical raves of most of the Aussies posting reviews here - sadly this film dumps any true impact or depth it could have achieved half way along the Rabbit Proof Fence.