Review of Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) by Catherine P — 07 Sep 2007

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This review of Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) was written by Catherine P on 07 Sep 2007.

Picnic at Hanging Rock has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Johnathon W (345) on 30 Apr 2018

Haunting mystery/horror that is more disturbing with the questions that are answered than the ones not…

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Gorgeously shot and carefully paced, Weir's Hanging Rock has a dreamlike quality that sets it apart even among his fellow Australian New Wavers…

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A masterclass in film-making and cinematography; soft photography, variable pacing and dialogue fit for theatre…

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By Manuel A (132) on 29 Jul 2015

I've seen Peter Weir's acclaimed classic three times -- two of them in a cinema. There is a haunting beauty here…

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By David P (1,645) on 05 Jun 2018

Picnic at Hanging Rock is a 1975 Australian mystery drama film directed by Peter Weir. A classic Australian film. AACTAN 1001…

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Picnic at Hanging Rock is, to put it mildly, a tease of a film, presenting a tantalizing first hour that is both tinged with the supernatural…

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By Emily A (464) on 17 Dec 2017

My go-to example when people say movies need plot and can't just rely on atmosphere. This rocks…

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I completely forgot to finish this review up…

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Maybe I didn't give it enough attention, but this mood piece was something I didn't enjoy. An extra half star for originality…

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