August 4, 2009 
This week we received a stunning attack on Baz Luhrmann’s epic film Australia by Mr. Chris Pudney. For his troubles, he received 2 tickets to Red Cliff. If you would also like to win free movie tickets, send your controversial mini-reviews to us here!
Dreadful. Overacted, florid, saccharine rubbish. If you think Steve Irwin’s “Crikey!” is tedious, imagine hearing it uttered every few minutes by Kidman and Jackman. It’s not satirical, it’s not a caricature – it’s idiotic. The film’s only redeeming feature is the cinematography and landscape but even the latter was unnecessarily digitally “enhanced”. Luhrmann, Kidman and Jackman should have their Australian citizenships revoked for this offensive tripe.
Luhrmann’s Australia is a Technicolor wonder; an intentionally shiny version of our nation’s history that is as fun as it is beautiful to behold. Sure, it’s not exactly The Proposition. But it doesn’t intend to be. The film’s madcap first 30 minutes should testify to that. Although the second half cannot meet the lofty heights of thrilling cattle drive, the film’s whole is a significant achievement. Jackman is always a likeable lead, and Kidman … well, let’s just say that Jackman is a very likable lead. I don’t want to say that not-liking Australia is un-Australian – but not liking Jackman certainly is!
Australia…what a waste of film! the only good parts in it were acted by the Aboriginal actors (as usual) and the beautiful landscape made up for the purile script and ridiculous outfits of Nicole Kidman (she is a beautiful lady…surely they could have done better in wardrobe! Isn't Baz's wife in charge of that department?)Someone should have given Baz a heads-up BEFORE the film hit the cinema..he did such a great job on his previous movies…surely he can't have thought that this silly storyline would satisfy us tough Aussie critics?! Bad Job Baz…Bad Job.
Hey Carol !! watch out man..not a bad movie to watch,, infact i recently saw this movie and i think it is a gud adventure war drama..the direction was perfect..gr8 work by Mr. Baz Luhrmann..i mean nt a bad job !! so u guys out there,, if u r thinking of watching this movie then u can download Australia movie here.. Enjoy !!