Comments on: Baz Luhrmann’s Australia: Five Reasons The Critics Are Wrong http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/ Daily coverage of what is truly interesting in the film world Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:57:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Karli Duisen http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-131795 Karli Duisen Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:55:31 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-131795 Thankyou!!! i loved this movie as well, and i agree with every word you said! great movie, i love this director, he's ORIGINAL. Thankyou!!! i loved this movie as well, and i agree with every word you said! great movie, i love this director, he’s ORIGINAL.

]]> By: Todd http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117841 Todd Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:58:49 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117841 I'm a proud Aussie and, like you, had expected to hate this movie... But I couldn't help but walk out of the cinema with a smile on my face - I LOVED it! The only thing I agree with from the critics is the stampede CGI - it was just really, really bad - I don't agree that it was done to look obviously fake - I just reckon Fox wouldn't cough up any more dough for better effects!! The Darwin bombing did look good though. Overall I thought it was a great movie, and anyone who hated this simply does NOT have a heart! Americans- embrace this movie damn you!!!!!! I’m a proud Aussie and, like you, had expected to hate this movie… But I couldn’t help but walk out of the cinema with a smile on my face - I LOVED it! The only thing I agree with from the critics is the stampede CGI - it was just really, really bad - I don’t agree that it was done to look obviously fake - I just reckon Fox wouldn’t cough up any more dough for better effects!! The Darwin bombing did look good though. Overall I thought it was a great movie, and anyone who hated this simply does NOT have a heart! Americans- embrace this movie damn you!!!!!!

]]> By: Fbox http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117624 Fbox Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:18:14 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117624 Your comment is awaiting moderation= censorship Your comment is awaiting moderation= censorship

]]> By: Fbox http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117623 Fbox Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:15:30 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117623 I AM NOT A FILM CRITIC, I went to the pre-screen of the film "AUSTRALIA", I patiently sat through 3 hour-long film and until now I am still wondering just how "wonderful "this 3 hour-long film really is Well, after all this is an over 160 million dollar Australian film, and I promised that I will keep my mouth zipped (must in tune of the "Emperor's New Clothes Syndrome") "Gone with the wind" is the legend,a film that is 20 out of 20 ! "AUSTRALIA" is a visual collection of multi-pieces of screen materials that denfinately scored over 10 out 20 !!!! Well done, I am so proud to be an Australian! and when could I be given 5 million dollars to finish up an ok :-))) looking film, not asking for 20 mil and denfinately not over 160 mil. I AM NOT A FILM CRITIC, I went to the pre-screen of the film “AUSTRALIA”, I patiently sat through 3 hour-long film and until now I am still wondering just how “wonderful “this 3 hour-long film really is

Well, after all this is an over 160 million dollar Australian film, and I promised that I will keep my mouth zipped (must in tune of the “Emperor’s New Clothes Syndrome”)

“Gone with the wind” is the legend,a film that is 20 out of 20 !
“AUSTRALIA” is a visual collection of multi-pieces of screen materials that denfinately scored over 10 out 20 !!!!

Well done, I am so proud to be an Australian! and when could I be given 5 million dollars to finish up an ok :-))) looking film, not asking for 20 mil and denfinately not over 160 mil.

]]> By: Victoria http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117611 Victoria Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:09:15 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117611 I couldn't agree with you more. I really enjoyed this movie, i kept crying, and i don't get why the reviews weren't so great. It wasn't the greatest movie ever, but it was good. And yes, he was the most adorable child ever. I do have a question, if anyone should know the answer. what's the song the guy plays by the campfire when they're at "the tree"? Oh, and i noticed way more lion king similarities than anything else. :) I couldn’t agree with you more. I really enjoyed this movie, i kept crying, and i don’t get why the reviews weren’t so great. It wasn’t the greatest movie ever, but it was good. And yes, he was the most adorable child ever.

I do have a question, if anyone should know the answer. what’s the song the guy plays by the campfire when they’re at “the tree”?

Oh, and i noticed way more lion king similarities than anything else. :)

]]> By: the shaz http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117601 the shaz Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:41:22 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117601 Kevin, you seem to have hit the nail dead centre on the head. I couldn't agree more with what you wrote. A film like this with all its fairtytale elements is always going to have a tough time trying to please a world full of cynics. Kevin, you seem to have hit the nail dead centre on the head. I couldn’t agree more with what you wrote. A film like this with all its fairtytale elements is always going to have a tough time trying to please a world full of cynics.

]]> By: Amanda Price http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117568 Amanda Price Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:58:55 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117568 I saw 'Australia' last night in a cinema that was packed to the brim with a cross section of the community (yes, I took note). At the end of the movie, which no-one in my party seemed to think was too long, the entire audience erupted into loud and spontaneous applause. The last time that happened, I was watching Peter Jackson's 'Return of the King'. Critics can have their say, afterall they have to justify their existence, but at the end of the day, it's the audience who decides what works and what doesn't. Australia worked for me on every level! God bless Baz for keeping this style of cinematic movie alive! Genius is always under fire, ignore the negative critiques...so see this fabulous movie and decide for yourselves. God bless you to Kevin! I saw ‘Australia’ last night in a cinema that was packed to the brim with a cross section of the community (yes, I took note). At the end of the movie, which no-one in my party seemed to think was too long, the entire audience erupted into loud and spontaneous applause. The last time that happened, I was watching Peter Jackson’s ‘Return of the King’. Critics can have their say, afterall they have to justify their existence, but at the end of the day, it’s the audience who decides what works and what doesn’t. Australia worked for me on every level! God bless Baz for keeping this style of cinematic movie alive! Genius is always under fire, ignore the negative critiques…so see this fabulous movie and decide for yourselves. God bless you to Kevin!

]]> By: Glenn Kenny http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117557 Glenn Kenny Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:14:43 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117557 Perfect. Perfect.

]]> By: WNH http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117539 WNH Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:19:25 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117539 I saw Australia last evening with my family and I cannot agree more with Mr. Kelly. I found the movie to be profoundly entertaining. Yes, it has pieces of Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind--Mrs. Boss' dance with Drover is remarkably similar to Scarlett O'Hara's dance with Rhett Butler--and other classic films. But these movies too, borrowed from classics writings and cinema. Yet, so much of the work is original and spectacular. If you have any interest in Australia, I think it would be exceedingly difficult find any other movie achieve more in providing a deep and rich appreciation of just how special is Down Under. Australia is a wonderfully fascinating place and Mr. Luhrman's work treats very well this large subject--one of the most diverse and fascinating areas on the planet. I question the undue cynicism of the critics, fully concur with Mr. Kelly's rebuttal, and encourage a wide audience to enjoy this great production. I saw Australia last evening with my family and I cannot agree more with Mr. Kelly.

I found the movie to be profoundly entertaining. Yes, it has pieces of Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind–Mrs. Boss’ dance with Drover is remarkably similar to Scarlett O’Hara’s dance with Rhett Butler–and other classic films. But these movies too, borrowed from classics writings and cinema. Yet, so much of the work is original and spectacular.

If you have any interest in Australia, I think it would be exceedingly difficult find any other movie achieve more in providing a deep and rich appreciation of just how special is Down Under.

Australia is a wonderfully fascinating place and Mr. Luhrman’s work treats very well this large subject–one of the most diverse and fascinating areas on the planet.

I question the undue cynicism of the critics, fully concur with Mr. Kelly’s rebuttal, and encourage a wide audience to enjoy this great production.

]]> By: Kevin Kelly http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117508 Kevin Kelly Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:30:34 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117508 Oh well, you know what they say opinions are like! Happy Thanksgiving! Oh well, you know what they say opinions are like!

Happy Thanksgiving!

]]> By: Glenn Kenny http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117507 Glenn Kenny Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:57:24 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117507 That's what I love about comments sections—the stimulating give and take. "Your argument is incoherent/nonexistent. Here's an example why." "No it's not" Again, it's terribly nice that you enjoyed "Australia." It's entertaining! That’s what I love about comments sections—the stimulating give and take.
“Your argument is incoherent/nonexistent. Here’s an example why.”
“No it’s not”

Again, it’s terribly nice that you enjoyed “Australia.” It’s entertaining!

]]> By: Kevin Kelly http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117506 Kevin Kelly Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:09:27 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117506 Glenn. It's all three. The point, which I think is pretty clear, is that Kidman's face was just fine. Glenn. It’s all three. The point, which I think is pretty clear, is that Kidman’s face was just fine.

]]> By: Glenn Kenny http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117500 Glenn Kenny Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:49:07 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117500 Your headline says "Five Reasons The Critics Are Wrong," while your article offer five points about the film on which you disagree with some critics. Not quite the same thing, sir. "Either I didn't pay enough attention to Kidman's face or else it didn't annoy me, but she had plenty of facial expressions to go around." Okay—so which of those three is it? Look, I'm glad you liked the movie. Someone should. But liking something and being able to make a coherent argument in its favor are two different things. But f**k the critics, except the ones that are fine. Youse guys are funny! Your headline says “Five Reasons The Critics Are Wrong,” while your article offer five points about the film on which you disagree with some critics. Not quite the same thing, sir. “Either I didn’t pay enough attention to Kidman’s face or else it didn’t annoy me, but she had plenty of facial expressions to go around.” Okay—so which of those three is it?

Look, I’m glad you liked the movie. Someone should. But liking something and being able to make a coherent argument in its favor are two different things.

But f**k the critics, except the ones that are fine. Youse guys are funny!

]]> By: Sergio http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117475 Sergio Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:38:57 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117475 But not spout.com critics...nor filmspotting...those are fine. But not spout.com critics…nor filmspotting…those are fine.

]]> By: Sergio http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117474 Sergio Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:35:00 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117474 F**k the critics...that´s all I can say. F**k the critics…that´s all I can say.

]]> By: Paul Bacak http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117447 Paul Bacak Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:46:33 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117447 I'm glad I didn't read or hear of any reviews before I saw this movie, (just left the movie an hour ago). Honestly, what do critics know! My wife and I both loved it. I was moved on several levels. The score was great with a bonus from Elton John at the end credits. Go the head before the movie and be ENTERTAINED! You won't be able to tear yourself away once it starts. I’m glad I didn’t read or hear of any reviews before I saw this movie, (just left the movie an hour ago). Honestly, what do critics know! My wife and I both loved it. I was moved on several levels. The score was great with a bonus from Elton John at the end credits. Go the head before the movie and be ENTERTAINED! You won’t be able to tear yourself away once it starts.

]]> By: alan smithee http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/26/baz-luhrmanns-australia-five-things-the-critics-cant-get-past/#comment-117446 alan smithee Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:43:56 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7715#comment-117446 Thanks for standing up for a fine film made by a fine film maker I am amazed at the way so many critics of this film praise while damning and damn with faint praise, often without having seen the film themselves. Thanks for standing up for a fine film made by a fine film maker
I am amazed at the way so many critics of this film praise while damning and damn with faint praise, often without having seen the film themselves.

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