Originally Posted by caliburn

I'm just being honest here, not at all arrogant. Curious to know more about the Oz way of life in view of our future move, I have attempted to watch the movies belew. So crappy..... may be its just me, or my selection of movies or perhaps thats how Aussies make movies?

Holy Smoke - what's the story?
Strange Bedfellows - has anyone managed to get a laugh out of this?
Mad Max series - I could not even stand the first 10 minutes
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - so shallow
December Boys - whats so special?
Lantana - simply crap
Ned Kelly - Australian bravery in Vietnam? Whats the point?
The Castle - hardly passable as a comedy, very mediocre
Rabbit Proof Fence - typical aborigine bashing movie, lacks depth
Australia - seems so artificial even with Nicole Kidman in it, weak
Rogue - is that what you call acting prowess?
Wolf Creek - is there a difference between pure brutality and horror film?

I'm usually comparing the above with good movies that come out of the US and the UK.

Originally Posted by aussietobe

Have you seen Gallipoli? Excellent.

Originally Posted by caliburn

Just finished downloading it, will see this weekend.

Originally Posted by mohogony

And after a few drinks
Did you find find the first croc dundee film funny, most people say they found it funny when they first saw it during the 80's but if they watched it again now its dreadful.

Originally Posted by aussietobe

Have you seen Gallipoli? Excellent.

Originally Posted by caliburn

Just finished watching Muriel's Wedding and Two Hands.... much better than the earlier bunch.

Originally Posted by AlanEll

I've just read through the past 6 pages and can't believe that no one has menitoned "Dr Zhivago", what a film !! The scenary in Western Australia and Tasmania that was used for that film was amazing. Which part of Sydney was Omar Shariff from ?

And wasn't it just 3 months ago that Anastasia was seen in Queensland ?

Originally Posted by mohogony

Omar Shariff was from Lakemba in the Western Suburbs of Sydney thats where all the Lebanese and Arabs live. DR Zhivago was filmed in the Snowy Mountains in eastern Victoria. Lawrence of Arabia was made in the Northern Territory outback, near Alice Springs because thats where all the camels are, another great Aussie classic film.

Originally Posted by mohogony

Two hands with heath ledger was great, l liked Ned Kelly staring him also.
See if you can find one called" the interview" staring Hugo Weaving, a great film, a comedy called the " wog boy" is another good aussie film.

Originally Posted by caliburn

Thanks mate. I saw "Gettin' Square" yesterday. In my view, its a very decent movie though they have overdone it in some places but thats not unusual for the kind of story it is. I would recommend this one to other members here as well.

Also, tried to watch "Strictly Ballroom" but could not hold patience..... there's enough out there of similar crap from Hollywood...

I also quickly scanned through the Romper Stomper and the Chopper.... seemed like lots of raw and crude violence and sickening bloodshed. I don't think I will spend time watching them full length.

Originally Posted by mohogony

Two hands with heath ledger was great, l liked Ned Kelly staring him also.
See if you can find one called" the interview" staring Hugo Weaving, a great film, a comedy called the " wog boy" is another good aussie film.