For fans of Westerns this story has a lot of the elements you'll enjoy.
A reminder that the wild west wasn't just in the US, in fact Australia was the more deadly and I might say the more skilled robbers.
The scenery, costumes and filming plus an array of believable extras give this film an authentic feel of the region at the time, though the acting was a little patchy at times and likely required a bit more direction.
Some reviewer's critique Coffa's portrayal of Gilbert, yet there's no doubt the film needed a lively character portrayal to bounce off Martin's somewhat taciturn Hall and the nervous Dunn. And the portrayal is in keeping with what is known of Gilbert.
I think the opportunity was missed not to have a good chase scene, given the gang were reportedly excellent horseman and stole race horses to aid in their getaways. Certainly some lively robberies were not included in the film, though with so many it was hard to choose.
As it is I found the film well worthwhile as a former resident of the area to see some of the tales heard bought to life, and some of the petrol station stops of my childhood shown as the location for shoot-outs and robberies by one of the most infamous outlaws of the time. No it's not an A grade major studio film, but for those interested in the period it's well worth a watch.
A reminder that the wild west wasn't just in the US, in fact Australia was the more deadly and I might say the more skilled robbers.
The scenery, costumes and filming plus an array of believable extras give this film an authentic feel of the region at the time, though the acting was a little patchy at times and likely required a bit more direction.
Some reviewer's critique Coffa's portrayal of Gilbert, yet there's no doubt the film needed a lively character portrayal to bounce off Martin's somewhat taciturn Hall and the nervous Dunn. And the portrayal is in keeping with what is known of Gilbert.
I think the opportunity was missed not to have a good chase scene, given the gang were reportedly excellent horseman and stole race horses to aid in their getaways. Certainly some lively robberies were not included in the film, though with so many it was hard to choose.
As it is I found the film well worthwhile as a former resident of the area to see some of the tales heard bought to life, and some of the petrol station stops of my childhood shown as the location for shoot-outs and robberies by one of the most infamous outlaws of the time. No it's not an A grade major studio film, but for those interested in the period it's well worth a watch.