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Disappointing watch. I was surprised to learn from the end credits this was scripted by the talented Bobby-Sanjay pair. I can only imagine this to have been possible after the script to have had some interference outside the pair. Loud and at most times annoying background score, over dramatised scenes to elevate the heroism, sometimes cringy. Over hyped introduction to the protagonist, uni-dimensional characters (Jiji Joseph's talent was wasted in this casting). The centre theme of the movie seems to be the introduction of a path breaking bill into the assembly, which only takes less than an hour of the movie, the remaining is visibly bloated scenes. Even the political under currents and the challenges faced by the Minister are not convincing. Cinematography is another failed department. A shot of the party room meeting from outside through a tinted glass and blinds a case in point. Slow motion sequences galore, seems the makers are stuck two decades into the past.

I was blown away! Kudos to Warwick Thornton! Amazing Cinematography with some stunning visuals, thought provoking screenplay and dialogues and mesmerising acts by Hamilton Morris as Sam Kelly, Sam Neill as Fred Smith, Bryan Brown as Sergeant Fletcher, Ewen Leslie as Harry March, and notable performances by Gibson John as Archie and Trevon Doolan as Philomac. I found Leslie's portrayal of Harry particularly remarkable with a short sequence. Masterfully scooped the best among all by director Thornton. Must watch for cinema aficionados and those interested in Australia's gruesome history.