Review of Walkabout (1971) by Daniel C — 21 Jul 2010
A hypnotizing, astoundingly shot story concerning a brother and sister who depend on an aborigine to survive in the outback of Australia after their father commits suicide after dragging them out in the desert in a car running on empty.
Roeg's handling of relationships in this movie is a treat to watch, as he effectively convinces his audience that the upper-tier of society can interact and form friendships with the uncivilized. It's a long 100 minutes, and Roeg doesn't necessarily cover all the needed bases (maybe exploring the emotional aftermath of the brother and sister losing their father - they just go on and act like nothing happened really), but his use of music and confidence in his settings are fully displayed.
His blatant damning of modern civilization is also impressive, and it makes for one tragic ending. While it's not for everyone and it's a film that definitely takes its time, it still makes for an interesting, offbeat survival tale that definitely deserves a view.
This review of Walkabout (1971) was written by Daniel C on 21 Jul 2010.
Walkabout has generally received very positive reviews.
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