I saw this movie about half a year ago on the television. I'll admit, the reason I saw this was of course the gorgeous Hugh Jackman - and he did not disappoint! I was on exchange in Sydney, Australia, at that time, and found the portrayal of rural town life very entertaining. It's by no means a grand film, but it's definitely a way to spend an evening when in need of some romance. The on-screen connection between Karvan and Jackman works very well.
The story revolves around friends Ruby and Jack who lives in the Outback. Ruby works at a local café and Jack's a road train driver. They've been best friends for years, and now Ruby is set to marry a sheep farmer. Amidst all of this, Jack has been carrying a secret - he's written a couple of lovely-dovey romance novels, which have become impressively popular in Sydney. He submitted them as an anonymous author (not wanting to destroy his rough'n'tough image), but as sales skyrocketed, the publishing company seeks his attention. In an attempt to hide his hobby, he convinces Ruby to pass her off as the author. Of course, it's bound to go wrong.
There is some humour which makes you laugh, namely the transformation the main characters have to go through in order to accustom themselves to city life.
Overall, it's a cute and fun flick with a somewhat lacking storyline, but a hot & sweaty Jackman certainly makes up for that!
The story revolves around friends Ruby and Jack who lives in the Outback. Ruby works at a local café and Jack's a road train driver. They've been best friends for years, and now Ruby is set to marry a sheep farmer. Amidst all of this, Jack has been carrying a secret - he's written a couple of lovely-dovey romance novels, which have become impressively popular in Sydney. He submitted them as an anonymous author (not wanting to destroy his rough'n'tough image), but as sales skyrocketed, the publishing company seeks his attention. In an attempt to hide his hobby, he convinces Ruby to pass her off as the author. Of course, it's bound to go wrong.
There is some humour which makes you laugh, namely the transformation the main characters have to go through in order to accustom themselves to city life.
Overall, it's a cute and fun flick with a somewhat lacking storyline, but a hot & sweaty Jackman certainly makes up for that!