We of the Never Never
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Movie Reviews of We of the Never Never
Movie Review: One of the best films ever made....
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the most remarkable films ever made. The casting - the story - the cinematography - an all round excellent film. The soundtrack adds a lot to the emotion and excitement of the story line. I would recommend this film to anyone. It has depth of meaning. A very worthwhile film. I am so grateful that is is now available in Region 1. It has been a long time coming and well worth the wait. Buy it sight unseen and you will never regret it.Movie Review: Great Film
Summary: 5 Stars
So glad I found this movie. i saw it when it first came out and couldn't find it again until I checked this web site. It's a little hard to understand because of the thick aussie accents but very well done and beautiful scenery.Movie Review: they delivered what was promised
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this DVD in less time than i expected and it was exactly as advertised. In good condition--no worries.Movie Review: Absorbing and Poignant Australian Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
First and foremost, "We of the Never Never" must be counted as a visually beautiful film, a triumph of cinematography which reveals the Australian outback in all its splendor. Gary Hansen won a well deserved award for the cinematography.
The story (adapted from a true account by "Mrs. Aeneas Gunn") follows an Australian pioneer bride with a budding feminist sensibility as she learns to live in the Aussie wilderness, at the cattle station run by her new husband.
Jeannie Gunn (played by Angela Punch McGregor) is a woman of determination. She refuses to accept the "code of stoic suffering" embraced by the cattle ranchers, nor will she abide their condescension toward the Aboriginal people, who are treated as slaves.
Beyond the highlighted social issues, "We of the Never Never" is a film that becomes powerful in its unsentimental portrayal of death. Death treats the lowly and the privileged equally, and the death scenes in this movie are utterly, tragically believable. The culminating scene between Jeannie and her husband is very touching. Arthur Dignam, who plays the husband, gives a nuanced performance, the best performance in the film.
As a bonus, there is a beguiling musical score by Peter Best, which features strings, cor anglais, and digeridoo.
CAUTIONARY NOTE: Heavy Australian accents should have dictated that this dvd come equipped with subtitles. It does not, and for that omission I deduct one star.
Movie Review: We of the Never Never
Summary: 4 Stars
A great movie. shows just what these people went through back in the early days in the Australian Outback.It also shows the true relationship with the Australian Aboriginal back in those early days.
Being from that part of Australia i can relate to the scenery. Rugged, hostile yet wonderful.
The only problem would be that if you are not Australian, you might find it hard to understand the Aussie Lingo(language) that is spoken by the Stockmen,(Cowboys) or in some cases they use the word, Ringers in place of Stockmen.
Regardless, it is a wonderful movie.