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I'm looking forward to this movie, probably more than any other on the holiday slate this year. But, it's worrisome to me that the film is getting so-so reviews from a lot of critics. Many are saying Nicole's performance is not very good. I always love her performances though, so maybe they just have a thing against her as an actress in general.
Can't wait to check it out! My movie day is this Friday! Time to catch up.
I was disappointed to hear that apparently the ending has been changed because test audiences did not like the not so happy ending and that 20th Century Fox put pressure on Baz Luhrmann, which seems a real shame.
It is not out in the UK yet so I am not sure whether this is true but if so then Hollywood has once again interfered with artistic integrity in a rather deplorable way simply to popularise and pander to the lowest common denominator.
I was disappointed to hear that apparently the ending has been changed because test audiences did not like the not so happy ending and that 20th Century Fox put pressure on Baz Luhrmann, which seems a real shame.
It is not out in the UK yet so I am not sure whether this is true but if so then Hollywood has once again interfered with artistic integrity in a rather deplorable way simply to popularise and pander to the lowest common denominator.
Does anyone know whether the rumors are true ?
Is Australia considered a Hollywood movie?
Isn't it an Aussie production?
Well, I still want to see it.
I had mixed feelings about Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge, but then I'm not big on musicals.
edited to add:
Maybe you just mean that the movie is infected with the Hollywood mentality?
Is Australia considered a Hollywood movie?
Isn't it an Aussie production?
Well, I still want to see it.
I had mixed feelings about Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge, but then I'm not big on musicals.
edited to add:
Maybe you just mean that the movie is infected with the Hollywood mentality?
The rumour was that 20th century Fox was behind the change of ending , which to me would imply that "Hollywood" as in the backers presumably would have a rather negative effect ?
It is a movie by an Australian director with Australian actors but I'm assuming a lot of the money ( and thus creative control ) is mostly from tinseltown though I know they have an Australian branch?
The rumour was that 20th century Fox was behind the change of ending , which to me would imply that "Hollywood" as in the backers presumably would have a rather negative effect ?
It is a movie by an Australian director with Australian actors but I'm assuming a lot of the money ( and thus creative control ) is mostly from tinseltown though I know they have an Australian branch?
Dunno.
But money, indeed, talks.
The Hollywood influence in an Aussie production cannot take place without someone saying Yes,and no doubt it happens because of financing.
It's like Starbucks, Mcdonald's, etc.
These things, as unwelcome as they may be to the general public, cannot come in and make themselves at home without someone welcoming them with open arms. All because of money.
Too bad Australia is unsuccessful. It's been awhile since I've seen a sprawling epic and I was looking forward to it.
It's Unfortunate side of this. Is That it's exactly the type of movie, That could have boosted the lagging Australian film industry? We really need a huge box office success! But that looks like it mightn't happen now?
australia is a very good movie. i enjoyed every minute of it. (i didn't even notice that it was long
i'll buy it when it comes out and i don't buy many movies.
I saw "Australia" yesterday. Suffice it to say that the cinematography was amazing, the scale of the movie was a wonderful throwback to "classic" genres like Gone with the Wind, Casablanca, etc., and was pure pleasure to watch. I'd give it a "B+" in terms of grading....
A good movie worth watching on the big screen for sure. The time goes by fast, and it never seems too long. Great performances, also.
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