Based on 644 votes and 81 reviews.
This movie could not make up its mind. Is it trying to be a western? Or a love story? Or a war movie? Or an historical drama? Or a commentary on the treatment of Aboriginals in Australia? The actors try to hard to act and come off contrived; especially Kidman. Long and uninteresting with too many digital effects (scenery, etc). If you must wait for the video.
worst movie i've ever seen, i can't believe its sitting at a 3 rating now. do not waste u'r time. 2.5 hours..
It's really nice. I hope Nicole gets her second Oscar for this one...
It just shows you how gullable we are to listen to the media about movies. This movie was too long with no substance, boring, poor acting. In fact I'm quite surprized with Nichol because she and Jackman had no chemistry whatsoever. Save your money on this one. Boring, boring, boring.
saw it. loved it. had all the bells and whistles, love, drama, suspense, humour. i was pleasantly surprised by nicole kidman BUT the real treat was watching hugh jackman!!!!! what a hunk of gorgeous male flesh!!!!!! there wasn't one woman in that audience that wasn't wishing she was going home with that delicious man!!!!!! including me!!!!! oh my god!!!!!!!
The reviewer that compared it to Transporter 3 says it all about the kind of reviewers that panned the movie. You need to deal with your A.D.D. first and just wait for T#4 next year. You best read those reviews first, LOL. Like a really great novel that you can't put down, this movie holds you till the very end.Probably the best movie this year in its catagory and for sure it will take some awards. The young boy alone is worth the price of addmission.
This is Out of Africa meets Pearl Harbour meets The Illusionist without the good acting, script, or direction. The leads are great to look at, but that's about it. Two stars.
Flat out hands down best film of the year
Could have been much better, Kidman was way over the top. Jackman was the only thing that saved this film.
This film will certainly win several Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (13-year old Brandon Walters), Best Cinematography, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director and Best Art Direction. This film is stunning.