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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By Nathan M (1,055) on 26 Jan 2015

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By Monica H (196) on 25 Feb 2015

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By Will H (458) on 02 Feb 2016

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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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One of the best Australian western/crime dramas ever…

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Quite reminiscent of No Country for Old Men…

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