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Australia

Play trailer Poster for Australia PG-13,  2008,  2h 45m,  Adventure/ Drama/ Romance/ War/ Western Play Trailer Watchlist
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53% Tomatometer 214 Reviews 65% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
With the globe on the brink of World War II, Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) travels from Britain to Australia to inspect a cattle ranch she inherited. Reluctantly joining forces with a rugged local known as the Drover (Hugh Jackman), she sets out on a cattle drive across hundreds of miles of harsh terrain to save her ranch. But when they finally reach the town of Darwin, they must contend with the same Japanese bombers that just rained death upon Pearl Harbor.
Australia

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Built on lavish vistas and impeccable production, Australia is unfortunately burdened with thinly drawn characters and a lack of originality.

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Kimberley Jones Austin Chronicle Nov 6, 2018
2.5/5
When [Luhrmann] goes from silly to turgid in 60 seconds flat -- he punctures Australia's proportions down from epic to simply overwrought. Go to Full Review
David Ansen Newsweek Feb 6, 2018
"Australia" is a shameless-and shamelessly entertaining-pastiche. It works because Luhrmann, a true believer in movie-movie magic, stamps it all with the force of his own extravagant, generous personality. Go to Full Review
Luke Buckmaster Guardian Jan 29, 2016
The effect of watching a Baz Luhrmann film is indistinguishable from the effect of having a crater-sized parcel of glitter dropped on your head. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Mar 7, 2024
2.5/4
Lurhmann is noted for his post-modern speed and lighthearted spin. But such impatience doesn’t suit this story or its epic movie intent. Australia loses us from time to time, while wholly enthralling us at others. Overall, the scheme doesn’t work. Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ Nov 15, 2023
3.5/5
But while Luhrmann's warts-and-all love letter to his sunburnt homeland is both a little half-baked and overdone, there's still enough invention and pure passion to ensure an entertaining, if not entirely engrossing, watch. Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 28, 2020
5/10
Manages an epic feel and an extreme runtime, though the former is oftentimes merely a result of the latter. Go to Full Review
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Mar 13, 2019 I loved the locations they filmed and the beautiful cinematography. Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman do show their Australian acting chops. I wish the writers could have developed the characters further but it already was a long movie so I don't know how that would be possible while mainataining modern screen runtimes because there was a lot of story that also had to be told and I think the director did what was best because story is king in my book See more
Hermione S Apr 7, 2018 Stereotyped characters and boring
Albus S Jan 1, 2018 I loved this movie. Hugh Jackman was superb as Drover, but Brandon Walters as Nulla was, to my mind, the hit of the movie. See more
Poe R May 21, 2017 Despite itsâ< many flaws, 'Australia' is an georgeously shot and entertaining movie. Considering it runs for going on almost three hours, I can't say I was bored. It's a little uneven in its storytellingâ< and characterisation, but again I generally found myselfâ< enthralled by the direction, strong performances, and pleasant musical score. 3.5/5* See more
Hagrid R Mar 28, 2017 This is my favorite movie and I can never get tired of watching it!!!
Anakin S Mar 12, 2017 When we live in a uncivilized parts of the world but capable of handling any danger, obstacle and life we may face in the wild. When we are capable of many things when we are fast learners and brought up and taught of the stories, magic, song and spirits to guide us in this hard wild life. When we live in a civilized world, we are capable of many things when it is handed down to us, or have wealthy aristocratic money to pay others to do it. When we are capable to many things but fighting is our song suits when we have to dodge all wild life in these parts. When we are capable of many things and serving is one of them when it is our job. When living with different countries and trying to establish good relationships as well dominance is challenging when we are all capable of starting and being involved in a war. When looking into certain conflicts closer, we understand that whom and whom is not capable of doing such things. When life in dangerous and dire lifestyles, life is different out here and anyone is capable of anything for something. When we are capable of welcoming, taking care and treating some women accordingly. When we capable of getting along with someone whom thinks less of us when they are our boss. When we are capable of living and working with such wilderness when they are beautiful, but anyone is capable of anything when the delicate balance of civility and incivility and whind you in the bottom of the food chain. When we are capable of living with little provisions, when we use what the land gives us to survive which is well enough. When any animal is capable of doing anything that we remain segregated from those whom we yet don't understand and want to keep our distance from. When some people whom are different then us we know are not capable of any harm when they are young and sweet with a beautiful perspective of the world. When we are capable of remaining civil in a time of heated war to giving the same courtesies we always know to give a lady. When we don't know who would be capable to live in such parts, and doubt ourselves whether we can do it. When we see eye to eye with people whom believe in us and see we are capable of doing such things when its all in a days living to live off the land. When civility and incivility keep an eye and ear on one another unknowing whom is capable of what when the time comes when someone wants to declare war or start a fight that we remain on guard and alert to keep a watch on. When civility and incivility are different enough that both are seen threatening and capable of no good. When others are capable of establishing dominance, and discipline on others whom they don't trust and are dishonest, we see that they are as natural as the land. When others are capable of no good when they hate the natural world, hate the natural people and hate this parts of the world when they bias toward civility. When others are only capable of somethings when they take what they want in a human resource to exploit with something hard for their needs when they are dominant and wealthy. When others are capable of somethings when they are helplessly desperate and are in need of a human resource to exploit for harmless labour. When some people are capable of anything that we remain hidden and safe away from them when they enforce the law that separates the land from those freely trespassing. When our people is of great importance to us to continue the next generation that we keep a watchful of eye from afar capable of protecting us from danger. When somethings we are capable of doing others have no need, but find we are capable of giving others something else when they are in need of nurturing. When we are capable of watching over our people and travel wherever they venture to rid all evil spirits. When we are capable of anything anything when we are a man when you are in our parts of land. When others are capable of no good when they want some people out, and others to fail. When we are capable of remaining close to the edge and riding it through keeping our possession together. When we are capable of magical things that is taught to us to help us through danger. When we are not capable of enduring such dangers. When we know whom is capable of such danger when we have proof and instincts that points evil. When we are capable of handling ourselves equally in the eye of those. When we are incapable of understanding everything that we are not introduced to. When those whom are seen incapable of something's surprise us how capable they are. When what surprises us is how low and horrible some people are and what they are capable of doing. When we are capable of venturing long and far, with challenges along that way. When we are capable to meet the demand and requests of any business man to deliver right on time crossing dangerous parts that others gain respect for. When we are capable of handling any difficult challenge. When capability isn't everything when your not accepted in civilized places. When we are capable to awe those whom are civilized and uncivilized no matter what we do and how we look. When we are capable of change, and try to influence those to change their laws and perspectives. When times are different and we are capable of claiming possessions. When business is everything and competition allows for those to be capable of anything. When incapable of doing this for a long time alone to being capable with a helping hand and love. When different places are capable of flourishing the land to grow once again. When we are capable of living a lavish life anywhere in any parts with those whom you love. When we are capable of living the life those can provide and make us happy. When we are capable of anything when we want it and kill for it. When we are not capable of being that person for someone that others want us to be. When we are incapable of letting others go, when they must. When change is inevitable and those in power are capable of anything that separates us for a short time or forever. When we are not capable of letting our life go forever and realize that when its too late. When we capable of letting go when we are defeated and no longer belongs to us when we abandon what little is left. When we are capable of connecting with others through song and a forever bond that connects us near and far that interconnects nature with family. When we are capable of separating everyone when its considered right. When we know whom is capable of horrific acts when its our enemies whom pose a threat to us. When we are capable of saving the ones we love, freeing them from harm and protecting them. When we are capable of being a happy family together in an conflict, for we are connected. When we are capable of harming our own family for we have no regard for. When we are capable of coexisting with the same lands we share, respect and enjoy living on that makes togetherness with all capable. Visuals-5 Directing-4.5 Music-4.5 Screenplay-4.5 Acting-4.5 Level of Interest-5 Complexity-5 Timing-4.5 Twist & Turns-5 Message-4.5 Historical Accuracy-5 See more
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Synopsis With the globe on the brink of World War II, Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) travels from Britain to Australia to inspect a cattle ranch she inherited. Reluctantly joining forces with a rugged local known as the Drover (Hugh Jackman), she sets out on a cattle drive across hundreds of miles of harsh terrain to save her ranch. But when they finally reach the town of Darwin, they must contend with the same Japanese bombers that just rained death upon Pearl Harbor.
Director
Baz Luhrmann
Producer
G. Mac Brown, Catherine Knapman
Screenwriter
Stuart Beattie
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Bazmark Films
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|A Scene of Sensuality|Some Violence)
Genre
Adventure, Drama, Romance, War, Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 26, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$49.6M
Runtime
2h 45m
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