Baz Luhrman's signature style that served him well on his Red Curtain Trilogy including the smashing "Moulin Rouge" fails him in this debacle of a film even if it's toned down. There's too many flaws in almost every department but mainly the screenplay and treatment of the film that steals every cliché from Hollywood that it's hard to take anything seriously. The film comes alive when the beauty of Australia is shown without any enhancements and the presence of the aborigines, specially the superb David Gulpilil (Walkabout, Rabbit-Proof Fence) and newcomer Brandon Walters who does more than holding up to the big stars. Their presence remind us of all the weaknesses, specially the artificiality of the film that leaves a bad aftertaste. YRCinema's coverage of current releases.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Australia
Baz Luhrman's signature style that served him well on his Red Curtain Trilogy including the smashing "Moulin Rouge" fails him in this debacle of a film even if it's toned down. There's too many flaws in almost every department but mainly the screenplay and treatment of the film that steals every cliché from Hollywood that it's hard to take anything seriously. The film comes alive when the beauty of Australia is shown without any enhancements and the presence of the aborigines, specially the superb David Gulpilil (Walkabout, Rabbit-Proof Fence) and newcomer Brandon Walters who does more than holding up to the big stars. Their presence remind us of all the weaknesses, specially the artificiality of the film that leaves a bad aftertaste. YRCinema's coverage of current releases.
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