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Review by Brett McCracken | posted 11/26/2008

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I think it's a film we need right now.

Talk About It

Discussion starters

Does Christianity come across fairly in the film? What are the positive and negative portrayals of clergy?
Some of the scenes with King George seem to evoke supernatural spiritualism and otherworldly powers. Do you think this is interpreted literally, or metaphorically?
What do you think of the film's treatment of race? Is it helpful? Overly simplistic? Are white people unduly demonized?

The Family Corner

For parents to consider

Australia is rated PG-13, mostly for violence (war scenes, bombings, a stampede trampling, a spearing). There is very little language, though one instance of the f-word. There is also one brief scene of sex between the romantic leads, though it is tastefully shot and there is no nudity. For the most part, this is a family-friendly film (for teens and up, that is) with a positive, hopeful message and a lot of fun action and delicate romance.

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the fairy of HAPPINESS

Posted: October 11, 2009 7:46 PM

Not rated

I loved this movie. The action and adventure, the romance, everything. i do have to say the witchcraft was a bit weird at times, but i loved it just the same. One of my favorite things about it was that fact that the whole story wasn't centered around the romance, it was centered around the circumstances. The characters were very well developed. All in all, this was one of the first hollywood movies that I have seen in a long time that was really, really good.

watcherings

Posted: May 11, 2009 10:49 PM

I didnt like the way hellewood sutterly mixed witchcraft and psychic abilities in with this movie. Seducing society to accept and ignore witchcraft believing it to be innocent and non threatening. The bible clearly warns us about the dangers of witchcraft, soothsayers and neckromancing yet this movie makes it appear mystical or enchanting. Seducing us with romance and love, when in fact what were they really trying to teach you? to become lukewarm in regards to witchcraft and psychic powers? We are in fact in the end times, be on guard church.

morefaith

Posted: April 30, 2009 4:25 PM

My kind of movie!!!I love everything about it! drama, romance, comedy, history and the cinematography was breathtaking. It was a very ambitious feat and I respect Baz Luhrmann for attempting to bring back a piece of the old genre. I can tell that strong bonds were formed, as well as a sense of solidarity, between the actors and the director. This is evident by the tourism ads that Luhrmann produced shortly after the movie. I was disappointed with all the acrimony from the critics. THIS MOVIE'S GOT HEART and Brandon Walters is the heart of it. He's got natural and effortless talent and I look forward to seeing him progress as an actor. I pray that doors will open for him.