Supporting roles are superbly fulfilled by top shelf Australian talent: Bryan Brown is effective yet given a disappointing limited amount of screen time Jack Thompson seems to be gleefully enjoying his role as an alcoholic lawyer and a scene stealing David Wenham is all evil smirks and nasty attitude as the films key villain. Jackman, meanwhile, evokes Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, and Humphrey Bogart to fine effect as the no nonsense, hands on Drover, while also providing eye candy for female viewers. Of particular mention is her vain attempt to herd cattle and a woeful rendition of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" to a clearly amused Walters.
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Tall, pale, and thin, Kidman plays regal very well, courting an in full force stiff upper lip, that gives way to several funny moments, while trying to break out of her icy exterior. Both Kidman and Jackman two exceptionally gifted actors who, with the help of Australia, have overcome recent rocky patches in their careers provide noteworthy performances and believable on screen chemistry. Caught in a rivalry with fellow beef exporter King Carney (Bryan Brown), Lady Ashley enlists the services of The Drover (Hugh Jackman) to herd 1500 head of cattle in order to fulfil a contract with the Australian Army. With Nullah playing narrator, the viewer is introduced to Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman), an English aristocrat who inherits her late husband's cattle station, which is located in the Northern Australian city of Darwin. He is played by Brandon Walters, who is impressive in his debut performance. This is made flesh in the form of young Nullah, a mixed race Aboriginal boy on the run from the authorities, who want to forcibly remove him from his home, and place him in a "civilised" environment. The heart and soul of Australia lies within the mythology and customs of Australia's indigenous people, and their often tumultuous relationship with European settlers. Aboriginal culture and its relationship with nature, in particular, have fuelled Luhrmann's imaginative vision. This is no surprise, since he is a master at approaching his material with a fantastical bent, creating truly memorable and often surreal sequences, which Australia provides plenty. What Luhrmann does well with Australia is tap into the majestic allure of the outback, and amplifies it. As a result, the sum of its vast parts make for a long running film (165 min), yet every minute is filled to the brim with captivating detail. Here is a film that works on multiple levels thrilling action adventure, detailed period piece, moving romance, stirring war movie, and it also continues the resurrection of the western.