Review of Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) by Bryan J — 26 Oct 2018

There is a great deal of craft evident in the way Rabbit-Proof Fence was put together. The music, an adaptation of Aboriginal melodies by Peter Gabriel, is haunting and singularly effective. The camerawork is such that it never allows the beauty of the Australian outback to eclipse the human element - an impressive feat when considering how glorious the countryside is.

Under the hands of some directors, a film like this could easily turn into a travelogue; as developed by Noyce, it is an exploration of the heart and soul. And, at an economical 94 minutes, Rabbit-Proof Fence trims all the fat and tells its heartfelt and stirring story.

This is one of 2002's most memorable imports. This is an account by the famed online critic/reviewer James Berardinelli. You owe it to yourself to see this film- for the sake of art. (A humbling recreation).