Your favorite Australian film you've seen so far

[Gary5]

What's your favorite Australian film you've seen so far and what did you admire about it, compared to any others seen.

[Antonio]

Two films from director John Duigan: Flirting, which was Nicole Kidman's film debut, and The Year My Voice Broke.

[ak]

Well, I must admit that I haven't seen too many, but the best one that I have seen must be - Chopper. It's quite an astounding film, brilliantly shot - Very raw, very realistic, but with a slightly comical approach. I generally found it very funny, but in a disturbing way - Mostly down to the genius acting-turn of Australian comedian, and present actor in Black Hawk Down and the upcoming The Hulk - Eric Bana.

Frankly, I'd rather not go into Crocodile Dundee http://www.joblo.com/ubb/wink.gif

[urbanlegend23]

I love Aussy goodies! Lantana and Looking for Alibrandi are my personal favourites from the country.

Awesome movies and a total kick-ass country!

[notchjohnson]

Gallipoli-the very underrated peter weir's direction should be admired and a younger mel gibson giving one his best performence's.

how could i forget Dead Calm.it is such an awesome movie.billy zane is one bad ass mother in this movie.

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[idealdiscountdude]

Dead Calm is by far my favorite "Australian" film.

It is a very creepy, suspenseful and well acted thriller set aboard a yacht.

Nicole Kidman, Billy Zane and Sam Neill star in this great thriller. Truly one of my favorite films!

[Kavan]

Picnic at Hanging Rock is absolutely brilliant filmmaking. Gallipoli is a very close second. Weir is a genuis!

[blackbear]

Gallipoli- Clearly Australia’s best product. This movie has all the elements that make a great movie. The way it captures the Australian spirit during that period is a real credit to the filmmakers. However the disastrous landing at Gallipoli is held very dear to Australians hearts and has a significant place in our history so there is some bias towards this movie if you are Australian.

The Castle-A great Aussie movie but it is full of in-house Aussie humour. I guess that’s why it may not of succeeded in the United States.

Others- Babe, Muriel’s wedding, Picnic at Hanging Rock

[SIREN30]

blackbear, I totally agree that the choice is GALLIPOLI and I also love PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK and BABE. We have the same taste. Peter Weir happens to be my favorite director.

[blackbear]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by SIREN30:
blackbear, I totally agree that the choice is GALLIPOLI and I also love PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK and BABE. We have the same taste. Peter Weir happens to be my favorite director.</font>

There’s not many of us left that have such impeccable taste is there Siren30? Seriously though it is great to see you enjoying Aussie movies over in the States. Did you have difficulty understanding the cultural differences in these movies?

[Big Screen Fan]

Moulin Rouge
Babe
Dead Calm
Cry In The Dark
Mad Max

[SIREN30]

blackbear, No not at all. No more than I had a difficulting understanding the cultural differences in Life Is Beautiful or Local Hero. I think that a great film should surpass any physical boundaries and be indentifiable to everyone who appreciates a good story.

[Donnie_Darko]

Romper Stomper, starring a then little known Russel Crowe.

[mr_gamecube]

cut

[max]

Jane Campion's AN ANGEL AT MY TABLE

[QUENTIN]

Picnic At Hanging Rock
Walkabout
Gallipoli
Romper Stomper
Flirting