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High Ground Reviews
We’re not sure who to root for; nor does there seem to be any easy answer to the long-simmering hatreds on display. But I found myself unexpectedly moved by the film’s brutal yet inescapable conclusion.
A superb Outback western.
The ravishing cinematography by Andrew Commis explores the wild and rugged landscapes of Kakadu and Arnhem Land against which a powerful story of white privilege and aboriginal dispossession unfolds.
High Ground is far from perfect. But it also isn't content to adhere to genre trappings; its thematic ambition and visual dynamic makes it worth a watch.
High Ground is a powerful and hugely effective film.
An impressive western which delves into the troubled history of post-colonial Australia to create a tense and powerful drama.
A disturbing Outback western about the ugliness of colonialism.
Whilst the story that emerges is ultimately pretty routine stuff, one should not underestimate the contribution that each one of this new generation of films makes to rebalancing the way that Australians think about their history.
It is the colonists against the people and the land in this lusciously shot thriller.
Even if it may spring one or two twists too many in the end, Chris Anastassiades' ambitious script is terrific. It's beautifully realized by Johnson, his crew and a vivid cast.
The well-acted, multilayered story provides a history lesson that resonates powerfully today. With the film's brutal violence and rampant xenophobia, it's difficult to watch but even harder to dismiss.
It is a splendid depiction of a little-known period of time, in a little-known place, that manages to represent the global injustices that are happening now.
Between its evocative ensemble, fluid editing, and interest in Aboriginal culture, High Ground is worth a watch, even if it ultimately feels overshadowed by the message it's trying to send rather than being defined by the story it actually tells.
Despite its flaws, High Ground is gorgeously filmed and features timely lessons about race and colonization. Its insights into Aboriginal culture are both valuable and welcome.
An action movie with both a mind and a heart, a moving attempt to come to terms with Australia's dark past of conquest and racism.
This movie makes a solid case as both a statement and an action picture.
The performances are top notch and the cinematography is stunning, but it's not quite enough to fully save the film.
Great characters and strong writing make this more than just another attempt at a cowboy film. Realistic depiction of Aboriginal culture.
Johnson provides a vivid understanding of nature and confusion with the endeavor, overseeing a talented cast that captures moral dilemmas and harsh realities when dealing with the terror of colonialism.
"Compelling."