Review of Australia (1989) by Simeon M — 29 Nov 2010

This felt like watching 2 movies in a row.

This review of Australia (1989) was written by Simeon M on 29 Nov 2010.

Australia has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kori W (4) on 02 Jan 2014

Une comédie romantique très moyenne, mais toujours un plaisir de voir Hugh Jackman :) Une bonne occasion aussi de voir des paysages australiens…

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By Ashley C (536) on 13 Feb 2014

To long! But it's a good story with many complex variables. Nicole and Hugh make a great couple, with chemistry from the start…

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Showcasing some nice performances from Hugh Jackman and Nichole Kidman, but in the end it doesn't have enough substance to fill its near three…

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Australia works well enough to recommend, but this will likely be the least-worshiped movie in Luhrmann's filmography…

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This film struggled throughout its epic length to stay upright. Unfortunately at the end it stumbled and fell like a pile of bricks…

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By Peter A (501) on 03 Feb 2017

For a nearly 3-hour long movie, Australia feels rushed and shallow. I didn't dislike the film; it kept my attention…

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