This movie was exactly like I expected it to be. Slightly epic, never boring, well (or at least solidly) acted, not particularly humorous yet telling a not quite light chapter of history. From the cinematic point of view, Rabbit-Proof Fence is not a masterpiece. I guess this is the reason why most of the external comments I read where discussing the historic topic rather than the film.
The three young actresses playing Molly, Daisy and Gracie (especially Molly) are either very talented or extremely well-chosen. When we see Molly's face, we seem to know immediately what she is thinking. Also the use of David Gulpilil in an Aborigine film can never be wrong. Again, he creates a grand but fearful atmosphere only by showing us his face. Also Kenneth Branagh does a good job, though I do not fully understand why he got so much make-up (which, of course, is not his fault, I guess).
Some pictures are extremely touching and perfectly filmed. That's all worth saying. Anyway, this film is "one that had to be made" (director Phillip Noyce) and thus lives from its fascinating true story.
A typical candidate for a rating of 6 points out of 10.
The three young actresses playing Molly, Daisy and Gracie (especially Molly) are either very talented or extremely well-chosen. When we see Molly's face, we seem to know immediately what she is thinking. Also the use of David Gulpilil in an Aborigine film can never be wrong. Again, he creates a grand but fearful atmosphere only by showing us his face. Also Kenneth Branagh does a good job, though I do not fully understand why he got so much make-up (which, of course, is not his fault, I guess).
Some pictures are extremely touching and perfectly filmed. That's all worth saying. Anyway, this film is "one that had to be made" (director Phillip Noyce) and thus lives from its fascinating true story.
A typical candidate for a rating of 6 points out of 10.