Review of Australia (1989) by Kristen M — 04 Jan 2012

Not interesting enough to warrant three hours.

This review of Australia (1989) was written by Kristen M on 04 Jan 2012.

Australia has generally received mixed reviews.

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Baz Luhrmann's epic is definitely that, but it also lacks a deal of coherence and has some violent shifts in tone. Full review later…

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