"Only idiots get bored." - Salma Hayek

Personally I believe that ths shoul win an award. AUSTRALIA was by far teh best drama that I saw in 2008. The WW2 love stories don't really capture my attention very well, but this smacked my attention on the ground, held it tightly in a closed fist, and didn't let go until halfway through teh cerdits. Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman (once again) had great chemistry and very convincing acting. This was a great joyride for me that I didn't want to end. Its definately one of those movies that makes you want to yell at the characters (especially Fletcher) and cheer for some as well (like Nullah, King George, Drover, and Mrs. Boss). This movie has a great message (it points out the flaws of racism and the overwhelming power of love) that many people in America need to hear, sadly, however, many people in America (like the critic above) are self absorbed with America and refuse to admit any greatness from another country (I like to call these people ignorant patriots). AUSTRALIA is a wonderful movie that I would love to watch again, perhaps even everyday.

Loved this movie. So glad I didn't read this article first or I might not have gone. Magnificent scenery, great plot, the grand battle between good and evil. As my teenage boys would say, "It was epic!" The wild west in another setting.

The grandfather singing his way through the land was a beautiful portrayal of how shadows of God are in every religion. Good and evil are portrayed among both the whites and aboriginals. And Nallah, courageous, truthful, and wise beyond his years, tells us of our need for a story, a song, and a dream for our lives. I walked out of the movie with hope restored that faithfulness and goodness will win in the end.

overall this story had a good plot, but JonahsDive was right in saying it does say that white Christians are bad basically and control things blah blah blah. However there was a good part at the end where one man who was saying the Lord was on his side had his prayer answered and ended up being able to save a bunch of people. God answered that mans prayer in the movie, and that was something good i saw in it.

DO NOT buy into any sourpuss user comments or the reviewer’s muddled commentary. He must have been at the snack bar all night, because this was a good movie. It’s not often that you can walk away from a film these days feeling satisfied, but Australia is an exception. Cliché or not, exposing yet another hideous behavior by the “Christian” British Empire is both informative and warranted. Regardless of the Shaman “magic”, this was not an exposé of the evils of pagan religion; it was a revelation of what the Aboriginal culture believed to be true. It’s Hollywood. Take it with a grain of salt. Christian Hamaker says the movie is an overstuffed Thanksgiving turkey, but I don’t detect anything but a ham overstuffed with his own snobbish and pretentious opinions.

Another lesson in spirituality from the blockbuster movies. Has this become cliche yet--white Christians are cold, shallow and brutal; the local shaman has real power when he practices his religion.