Review of Samson and Delilah (2009) by Colin O — 20 Jun 2010
An interesting look at the challenges that face the modern generation of Aborigine teenagers, we see their boredom at living within such a beautiful but sparse countryside. After a family tragedy, they lash out at the constraints of their society and go on the run to the big city. Can the duo survive better within a modern society, or will things go from bad to worse? There's been scores of teenage runaway films before, but this story has an interesting spin on the move from small town drudgery to the chaos of city life.
It deserves to find an audience, but will frustrate regular audiences with its pacing. The naturalistic acting is quite believable from the two unknown leads, and it's an interesting sociological statement if viewed as the reverse of Walkabout. An original but cheerless vision of life on the streets and what the future holds for Australia's young Aborigines.
This review of Samson and Delilah (2009) was written by Colin O on 20 Jun 2010.
Samson and Delilah has generally received positive reviews.
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