Review of The Tracker (2002) by Denise H — 21 Jan 2010
It's 1922...somewhere in the Australian outback (wilderness). An aboriginal tracker (leading role played by David Gulpilil) is following the trail of another aborigine who's been accused of murdering a white woman.
With him are 3 white men...an older policeman (in charge of the search), his young policeman assistant (very "green"), and a middle-aged man who's been drafted into the search group. As the search continues the senior policeman exhibits his coarse racial bigotry (common in Australia during that time).
The younger policeman is sickened by the older man's actions and his attitude toward "blacks". And all along the trail the search is "controlled" by the tracker. Watch his actions and facial expressions.
..subservient on the one hand...methodically cunning on the next. The last few minutes of dialogue finish off the story. The soundtrack is sad and haunting. David Gulpilil is perfect in his role!
This review of The Tracker (2002) was written by Denise H on 21 Jan 2010.
The Tracker has generally received positive reviews.
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