Review of The Last Wave (1977) by Timothy M — 04 Aug 2010
As with Picnic at Hanging Rock, Weir's The Last Wave blends realism with hints of the supernatural to create a shocking vision of a world in which our traditional definitions of reality may be little more than illusions.
The Last Wave is a beautifully filmed, creepy, surrealistic, and apocalyptic thriller that simultaneously explores aboriginal beliefs and the postcolonial state of Australia. Indeed, the film reveals Sydney to be a city that exists on top of aboriginal sites, sites that still exist below the surface like the various buried incarnations of Troy.
A powerful critique of Western hegemony and postcolonial identity as well as story about a man's spiritual journey towards understanding. The Last Wave is a brilliantly original film that demonstrates the true potential of cinema.
This review of The Last Wave (1977) was written by Timothy M on 04 Aug 2010.
The Last Wave has generally received positive reviews.
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