Joseph Frost In the central Australian desert, one man's legacy lives on like the sand on the hills and the bones of creatures long gone. That man is Harold Lasseter. Harold discovered ("supposedly") a reef of gold in central Australia worth billions. No one believed him, and he died before the gold could be found. His son, Bob, never knew his father; he left when he was 6 years old, never to be seen again. Even so, Harold left a mark on his son that would shape his entire life. Bob has spent years trying to find that elusive gold in order to clear his father's name. Director Luke Walker joins him in that quest in Australia's Lost Gold. The story has surprises at every turn; I found myself enthralled in the mystery of that long, lost gold. Highly recommend for anyone that loves adventure.

Jennifer Crowe If you're like me and you can't resist a good mystery, this is the film for you. Australia's Lost Gold not only tells the tale of a famous legend originated in the blazing desert country, but does so in such a way that any viewer, docu-fan or not, is fully entertained. Besides the obvious drive director Luke Walker has for his subject, the surrounding characters he meets throughout the film are spunky, entertaining, and do nothing but push him onward towards the treasure he seeks. Not to mention his vital partner Bob Lasseter, 85-year-old son of the famous Harold Lasseter, who has spent over 30 years searching for his father's missing gold just to clear his family's name. The two spend much of the film trekking through the Australian wild, popping their tires from rolling over deadly sharp terrain and meeting Aboriginal people along the way. Looking for the obscure "three hills that resemble women in sun-bonnets talking" and a mountain that looks like "a man in a Quaker's hat," Walker and Lasseter reference Harold's personal diary, archives about the story, and accounts from people met during his original conquests to search for the 7 foot reef of pure gold that numerous bravehearts have tried to find since the early 1900's.

henrykimball With gripping film-work by Director Luke Walker and Bob Lasseter's unwavering charisma, you can't help but fall in love with the Legend of Lasseter's Bones. As the two traverse the deadly landscapes of the Australian desert you find yourself not only rooting for the duo, but feeling as if you're travelling beside them. The journey to find the reef transforms into an adventure that has you creating a mental whiteboard full of connected dots and loose ends. You feel the frustration that the cast does when a trail runs dry, and the overwhelming joy when you find yourself a step closer to the fortune. Australia's Lost Gold is a treasure hunt on the surface, a personal journey at heart, and most of all, a film definitely worth the watch.

Tony Ramsden I grew up with the story of Lasseter's Reef, my dad being an avid collector and re-teller of bush tales. The funny thing is I had always accepted as fact that there really was a reef out there somewhere. I used to dream of finding it one day. It wasn't until I chanced upon this doco that I stopped to think that there might be another side to it. I thought the film flowed really well, and I enjoyed the way the story unfolded as the different characters were introduced. What a ripper bloke young Bob is! It was well researched, and very well structured and presented. I especially enjoyed the archival footage. Great job by the film maker Luke, who is a photogenic and enjoyable cast member. (For what it's worth I'm still a believer).