Australia (the movie, not the continent)

BishopMVP · 11-17-2008, 06:16 PM

OK, clearly I am going to see this once it comes out because, let's be honest, you could strap me in a chair and play Hans Zimmer music for 3 hours and I'd be happy. But I'm really wondering where this movie is going at this point. The first previews I saw had it appear to be basically an outlaw/vigilante western set in the Australian Outback starring Wolverine. Perfect - they've got ranchers, cowboy hats and we won't have to worry why the lead in a period piece is using an Aussie accent.

Unfortunately I just saw a different trailer and I'm very worried. Now we've got Nicole Kidman, the theme from Henry V, and a love story (shades of Pearl Harbor) with some aboriginal kid and the Stolen Generation thrown in for good measure. Then we switch gears again and Hugh Jackman is a pirate? as part of an armada, and then oh my god, those are fighter planes and the Japanese are invading from New Guinea maybe?

Did this have a script editor or a budget? It's either going to be 3 hours+ and the most epic story since the Count of Monte Cristo or a complete trainwreck.

DeToxRox · 11-17-2008, 06:23 PM

Rent the Proposition. Amazing.

Groundhog · 11-17-2008, 07:06 PM

We've been getting bombarded with information about this movie the past few months over here. I've only seen one trailer and that was last week, and it actually looked pretty OK. I was dissapointed to see that Baz was forced to change the ending because it didn't test well (it was a sad ending).

Honestly, I have no expectations about this movie but I'm sick of hearing about it. I'll catch it if the reviews are positive - early signs are good, from what I've read in the local papers this morning.

JetsIn06 · 11-17-2008, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

OK, clearly I am going to see this once it comes out because, let's be honest, you could strap me in a chair and play Hans Zimmer music for 3 hours and I'd be happy. But I'm really wondering where this movie is going at this point. The first previews I saw had it appear to be basically an outlaw/vigilante western set in the Australian Outback starring Wolverine. Perfect - they've got ranchers, cowboy hats and we won't have to worry why the lead in a period piece is using an Aussie accent.

Unfortunately I just saw a different trailer and I'm very worried. Now we've got Nicole Kidman, the theme from Henry V, and a love story (shades of Pearl Harbor) with some aboriginal kid and the Stolen Generation thrown in for good measure. Then we switch gears again and Hugh Jackman is a pirate? as part of an armada, and then oh my god, those are fighter planes and the Japanese are invading from New Guinea maybe?

Did this have a script editor or a budget? It's either going to be 3 hours+ and the most epic story since the Count of Monte Cristo or a complete trainwreck.

Wow...it's amazing how similar my thoughts are. When I first saw the trailer, I was telling my girlfriend about how epic it looked. Then, a TV spot came on and it was exactly as you described...basically a love story. My girlfriend was like "uhhhh you want to see this?"

Then during football this past week, I see another badass trailer. Looks like they are trying to appeal to everyone.

Mustang · 11-17-2008, 08:32 PM

It is going to suck unless there are Splosions in it

Although, it can't suck worse than 'The Fountain'

WSUCougar · 11-17-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Now we've got Nicole Kidman, the theme from Henry V, and a love story

Sounds more like a hot dream to me...

SFL Cat · 11-17-2008, 08:50 PM

Wha...??? Australia is a continent??? I thought it was a state.

Groundhog · 11-17-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SFL Cat

Wha...??? Australia is a continent??? I thought it was a state.

With all the press we've had re: the American elections these past 12 months, so did I.

SFL Cat · 11-17-2008, 09:06 PM

Well relax...you've got about six months until the 2012 cycle starts...

flere-imsaho · 11-18-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SFL Cat

Well relax...you've got about six months until the 2012 cycle starts...

If we're lucky....

11-17-2008, 07:06 PM	#3
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	We've been getting bombarded with information about this movie the past few months over here. I've only seen one trailer and that was last week, and it actually looked pretty OK. I was dissapointed to see that Baz was forced to change the ending because it didn't test well (it was a sad ending). Honestly, I have no expectations about this movie but I'm sick of hearing about it. I'll catch it if the reviews are positive - early signs are good, from what I've read in the local papers this morning. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

11-17-2008, 08:32 PM	#5
Mustang Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wisconsin	It is going to suck unless there are Splosions in it Although, it can't suck worse than 'The Fountain' __________________ You, you will regret what you have done this day. I will make you regret ever being born. Your going to wish you never left your mothers womb, where it was warm and safe... and wet. i am going to show you pain you never knew existed, you are going to see a whole new spectrum of pain, like a Rainboooow. But! This rainbow is not just like any other rainbow, its... Last edited by Mustang : 11-17-2008 at 08:32 PM.

11-17-2008, 06:23 PM	#2
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Rent the Proposition. Amazing.

11-17-2008, 08:50 PM	#7
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	Wha...??? Australia is a continent??? I thought it was a state.

11-17-2008, 09:06 PM	#9
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	Well relax...you've got about six months until the 2012 cycle starts...

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