A tough film to rate, as this type of cinema is often hard to digest and put into words.
First of all, I loved the cinematography. It made me want to book a holiday to Australia's center. The scenery was gorgeous, the use of various camera angles powerful.
The film reminded me of The Nightingale and was difficult to watch in parts. Racism, violence and bigger messages are all at play. It's ultimately a revenge thriller with a western vibe.
Simon Baker and newcomer Sean Mununggurr delivered strong performances in particular.
Amidst its powerful lines and harsh realities, there is a lot to be unsatisfied by how it loses its way towards the end. It kept me engaged though and was one of the better films to come out of Australian cinema in the last year.
First of all, I loved the cinematography. It made me want to book a holiday to Australia's center. The scenery was gorgeous, the use of various camera angles powerful.
The film reminded me of The Nightingale and was difficult to watch in parts. Racism, violence and bigger messages are all at play. It's ultimately a revenge thriller with a western vibe.
Simon Baker and newcomer Sean Mununggurr delivered strong performances in particular.
Amidst its powerful lines and harsh realities, there is a lot to be unsatisfied by how it loses its way towards the end. It kept me engaged though and was one of the better films to come out of Australian cinema in the last year.