User Reviews

I obtained this DVD from my local library because I was curious as to what Rachel Ward has been doing since I saw her in "The Thorn Birds." I was delighted to see that this fine actress is as at home in Paringa as she was in Dragheda. It would appear that the occupants of both Australian locations dealt with a similar problem- drought. There are impressive performances by both Rachel Ward and Victoria Thaine as a pair of veterinarians serving a dreary landscape. They carry this film and their chemistry is obvious after a rocky introduction. Some will contend that the premise of a young girl from the big city having any interest in establishing a practice in such a dreary location strains credulity. However, this talented pair manage to make that unlikely premise believable. Unfortunately, the male characters are not as clearly defined and are upstaged by the two feminine leads. The film lags when the ladies are absent. We never learn what the mysterious Larry is up to and some will miss the fact that there is little or no sexual magnetism between the two ladies and any of the men in this story. It is hard to visualize Rachel Ward being celibate for 15 years. The film is overlong and the camera dwells too long on the the barren surroundings. We get the message, they need rain. However, I found the film educational and informative especially for Americans who don't recognize the Australia beyond Sydney harbor and Bondi Beach. While not as diverse and entertaining as the Thorn Birds, the brilliant performances of Rachel Ward and Victoria Thaine make it well worth watching. Go see it.