Review of Australia (2008) by Kathrync — 28 Dec 2008

Bloody fantastic - I have seen it twice - Baz is brilliant. Critics go to blazes.

This review of Australia (2008) was written by Kathrync on 28 Dec 2008.

Australia has generally received positive reviews.

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