Review of Mystery Road (2013) by Gary M — 12 Mar 2014

Really enjoyed this Aussie murder mystery!

This review of Mystery Road (2013) was written by Gary M on 12 Mar 2014.

Mystery Road has generally received positive reviews.

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I won’t lie and say Mystery Road kept me on the edge of my seat for its duration, but there is a lot to enjoy in its delicately peeled back layers…

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The measured narrative and anti-climactic finale do mean that Mystery Road doesn’t pander to all tastes, and it never conforms to thriller…

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By Jeff B (2,998) on 17 Dec 2014

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By Prattay S (130) on 26 Mar 2015

Great story... cast was good... gotta say australian movies r cool…

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By Patricia F (65) on 09 Jan 2016

Excellent Australian thriller, true to life in the outback. Best since Wake in Fright…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 13 Jan 2015

Between a 7/10 and 8/10, Sen (who also shoots, scores and edits) goes walkabout through the minefield of contemporary Australian culture, offering…

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By James S (2,117) on 29 Mar 2015

Independent mystery film. Corrupt Australian cops vs lone wolf indigenous born Australian cop. Slow, hard to follow, heavy but satisfying at the end…

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By Darren B (567) on 24 Apr 2015

Thoroughly enjoyed this mystery crime thriller set in the Outback of Australia. Excellent movie, great story and very good acting from all…

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By William S (848) on 14 Sep 2017

Moody and Atmospheric this is a modern take of the western with touches of Sergio Leone and Sam Peckinpah but with a whole Australian flavour…

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