Review of Jindabyne (2006) by William G — 17 Nov 2007

Callous decision divides family, friends, community in decent Aussie drama.

This review of Jindabyne (2006) was written by William G on 17 Nov 2007.

Jindabyne has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Rebecca B (442) on 03 Oct 2009

I really Like Laura and Gabriel and Deborra Lee were good but the story was incomplete as far as I am concerned. I was bumbed out. Wanted more…

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Basically after a fishing trip turns into a crime scene...they decide that a dead body isn't going anyway..so they continue to fish and not…

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I am in mourning after watching this film, not for that poor lady or anything caused by the repercussions of what happened to her, but for…

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