Review of Australia (2008) by Jim C — 25 Apr 2011

I just got done watching this movie and I liked it I was so glad it ended happily, nalluh got to go on his walkabout.

This review of Australia (2008) was written by Jim C on 25 Apr 2011.

Australia has generally received positive reviews.

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