Non-Awful Australian Films


  1. jbonomini
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Almost a contradiction in terms, I know. The few shining examples of Australian cinema.

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Breaker Morant (1979,  PG)
Breaker Morant 4.0 Stars
Almost as good as Gallipoli. It seems that war films are what we do well down here.
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Gallipoli (1981,  PG)
Gallipoli 4.5 Stars
A true masterpiece that tells the story of Australian troops in WW1.
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Harvie Krumpet (,  Unrated)
Harvie Krumpet 4.0 Stars
The enchanting tale of an immigrant Australian. A captivating film and proof that Australian's can make good films when they try to.
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Hating Alison Ashley (2005,  PG)
Hating Alison Ashley 3.5 Stars
A very capable adaptation of a story just about every Australian kid has read. Much better than I expected.
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Kokoda (2007,  PG-13)
Kokoda 3.5 Stars
While it is no Gallipoli, this film does an excellent job of making you *feel* New Guinea in WW2.
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The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello (2005,  Unrated)
The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello 4.0 Stars
Finally, an Australian film that does not scream "I come from the land down under!" at you. In the style of H G Wells, this is a truly wonderful film!
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Paperback Hero (2000,  Unrated)
Paperback Hero 3.0 Stars
One to watch with the girlfriend, especially if she likes Hugh Jackman - just watch out that you are not then expected to write romance novels.
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Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002,  PG)
Rabbit-Proof Fence 4.0 Stars
More 'experience' than 'entertainment', this is an important film well worth your time.
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The Wog Boy (2000,  Unrated)
The Wog Boy 3.5 Stars
Yes it goes for cheap laughs, but they are funny. Lacks the cringe-factor of films like The Castle.
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