I Saw this movie on Friday night and have just been reading a number of online reviews. Most of them liked some of it, but thought it was flawed far various reason. Most saw it as some kind of hybrid cop come cowboy movie and talked how it would trade off its star's (Ryan Kwanten)cred.
Bu I think most reviewers, have missed the whole point of the movie. It an updated remake of a 30+ year old Australian movie called 'The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith' which was based on the true story of Jimmy Governor.
The central character is called 'Jimmy' and is played by 'Tom E. Lewis' who played the lead role in the prior mentioned late 70's movie. Lewis plays his role with power and presence, uttering only one line of dialogue, that was less than ten words.
I don't want to give too much away, but if you know the 'Governor' story, the storyline remains true to it in a current setting. Interestingly, the fella I was watching it with was cheering throughout. It alludes to some issues around police, development along with Aboriginal rights and space; but does not present them in a preachy in your face kind of way.
Sure there are some odd bits, but the film hangs together well and it is certainly better than a lot the hollywood dross that is served up to us in large dollops.
Check it out
