Australia Day

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Australia Day

2017,

1h 30m,

Drama

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50%

14 Reviews

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41%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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50%

Tomatometer

14 Reviews

41%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

David Stratton

The Australian

Sep 22, 2017

3.5/5

Run Lola Run meets Gran Torino; breathtakingly fast-moving, a very well-made thriller.

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Paul Byrnes

The Age (Australia)

Sep 20, 2017

3/5

[Bryan] Brown uses his capacity for stillness with great effect, to suggest weight in his character.

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Eddie Cockrell

Variety

Jul 4, 2017

It holds a mirror up to contemporary Australian society and offers those unfamiliar with its tensions a relatively factual dramatic experience.

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Andrew F. Peirce

The Curb

Apr 4, 2020

Australia Day doesn't feel like it's a film that's actually got anything constructive to say. It wants to present a broken society by holding a mirror up to what's going on, ... but the mirror is shattered.

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Tara Judah

Desist Film

Jan 24, 2019

Taking one of the most loaded terms in Australian history as its titular provocation, Australia Day asks us to think about what one might be running towards - and whether ineffective systemic management of inbred injustice can amount to anything more...

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Matthew Toomey

ABC Radio (Australia)

Oct 23, 2017

B-

This is a busy film... perhaps too much so. I like things "thick and fast" but with so many storylines, there's not a lot of time to question the actions of these characters.

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Rey S

Apr 24, 2018

This is one of the best Australian films for years. Has the same kind of feel as Jindabyne. Taut acting and directing. Bang on visceral performances. Bryan Brown is at his best. Support cast are superb and believable. This film deals with the current racist conservative xenophobic backlash going on in this country. Its like a new Romper Stomper for the 2000s. It will be too close to the bone for a lot of One Nation supporters. Thank Vishnu Bryan Brown didnt stay in Hollywood after Cocktail and continues to make such high quality films, instead of crap like Thor and The Avengers. 10/10 Bryan....keep it up mate! 53% rating? What rubbish!

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Harry R

Jan 30, 2018

Australia Day tries to display societal flaws but get's lost in its first minutes with uneven storytelling, off-point acting, and overreliance on cinematography.

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Theodore R

Jan 28, 2018

This was a very powerful story that does hit a cord that is real and with a great cast. The film is fast paced and moves quickly and editing is top notch. Director Kriv Stenders has done a great job as the writer Stephen M. Irwin. Worthwhile to look at. Film Critic reporter Caroline Russo

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Jan 17, 2018

Absolute rubbish Political propaganda film which failed badly would be the kindest description. Unrealistic portrayal and reflection of Australia and Australians. Best spend that 90 mins of your life elsewhere.

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Director: Kriv Stenders
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Australian English
Runtime: 1h 30m

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