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Australia
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PG13,2hrs 45min
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November 26, 2008
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20th Century Fox
Synopsis: Set against the scenic backdrop of pre-World War II Australia, Baz Luhrmann's romantic period adventure stars Nicole Kidman as an English aristocrat who inherits a sprawling ranch, and Hugh Jackman as the rough-and-tumble cattle driver who helps protect her property from greedy English cattle barons. As the pair attempt to herd 2,000 head of cattle hundreds of miles across the treacherous Australian outback, they are stunned to bear witness to the bombing of Darwin by Japanese forces -- who just ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
Todd McCarthy, Variety.com
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"... like a Rolls-Royce on a rocky country road, it's full of bounces and lurches, but you can't really complain about the seat." Full Review
Cammila Albertson
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It may interest readers to know that, for certain prominent movie databases, it is the official editorial position that the genre of "epic" be applied sparingly -- and almost never for new movies. This ... Full Review
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Jan. 4, 2009, 3:43 AM EST
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