australia [A]

moviemcpeake snippet: We just got back from our own australian adventure so we couldn't resist this 3 hour epic with Nicole Kidman.  Plus, the film is generating a nice buzz and I love Baz Luhrmann's work.

The first 10 minutes I found myself lost in a world of confusing storyline and some what over dramatic cinematography and acting.  I was wondering to myself if I was going to have to admit that Kidman and Baz did not deliver but soon enough I lost myself in this wonderful epic.  It was colorful and Australia's answer to "Out of Africa."  Which quite frankly only a few women, like Kidman can deliver as well as Meryl Streep.

Australia delivers on my expectation for wonderful and breath-taking cinematography.  Where it surprises is the supporting cast and story.  Never would I imagine I could be at the edge of my seat for hours watching cattle driving.  Of course there is much more to the story, war - love - family - corporations - and super cool Kidman moments but really it was the simple cattle scenes, aboriginals and a little boy named Nulla that made this film a pleasure and a must see.