lukejohn-45601 Reviews

The Nightingale (I) (2018)

Great, but most will switch off in seconds

[8/10 · 26 June 2022]

Being from Launceston, and travelling back there regularly, I got a great kick out out of this movie. It deals with the tragic events of the early colonial period through strong characters and great story telling brilliantly.

The farcical 4:3 (or whatever it is) perspective means I haven't been able to anyone else to actually watch it. It's only because of Netflix I know it exists. Presumably some pretentious 'artistic' decision, what a shame.

South Solitary (2010)

Australian Film at its Best!

[5/10 · 20 July 2020]

Is this really the best we can do? Actors did a good job with the material they were given. Cinematography was professional. At the end of the day, without a story what's the point.

Cleverman (2016–2017)

politically correct...

[2/10 · 3 February 2019]

...Contrived mess. What a waste of talent. Step 1: Tell a good story with real characters. The message will get through. 2 stars as I guess its heart is in a good place.