not-hunter This movie was actually a pretty good watch. The pacing of the plot was a little bit off for my taste, but it fit the plot of the movie quite well. The movie starts off a bit slow, but it picks up about halfway through. I was a bit shocked by the end of the movie and how quickly it was over, though. The end felt a little rushed, but other than that, the movie was perfect and the plot was completely original and felt 100% new and fresh. The characters were lively and interesting, especially Youssif Al-Samer and Sergeant O'Shane, who I thought were the most interesting and entertaining characters, respectively. I felt the portrayal of the characters was spot on perfect. They played their roles as if they were in the actual character, facing the challenges the movie presented them.Overall, the movie is a definitely a worthwhile watch, especially if you're looking for a good, home grown movie that's fresh and interesting.

intelearts One of my favourites of 2007It is simply a really well put together film about boat people trying to sneak into, and then around, the Northern territories.Every situation is handled with suitable aplomb: there is plenty of genuine laughs as well as great character development as the main protagonists fall out with each other and gradually form real bonds. There is a lovely touch throughout of subtitling the speaker rather than the screen and this works superbly.For a film with such a small plot it delivers a real punch: it is far more human, and enjoyable than many bigger costume dramas,, or big budget efforts. It really is worth the view, and I can't wait to see the next effort by Michael James Roland because this one is seriously good: funny, poignant, exciting, and above all, a film about finding.Warmly recommended

voren This film depicts an Australia the Government doesn't want you to know about and the tourism industry will not depict in its advertisements.But the story incorporates truly comedic and heartfelt elements and Australians that we can all identify with.I challenge anyone to see this film and not be moved by it.Hrmm. My review needs to be 10 lines long.Lets see:This is an unmissable film!If you see anything in 2007 it should be Lucky Miles.Lock up your daughters and get to the cinema for Lucky Miles.I must be up to ten lines now....

carolom LOVED the film ..the story line the cinematography....there were so many wonderful moments...loved how the Arun 'pan' like figure searched for his Father in spite of the odds...loved how the ute and the old shed scene ...felt the raw human emotion when Arun was in the headlights of the car driven by Gerard K...it was fate and luck as to whether the driver would be friend or foe...so well done! Loved how S.A. was made to look like W.A....and how the mean pirate seemed to be sending the message that "He who is without sentiment or conscience will prevail"...but did his karma-drama get him?..watch the film and find out! Loved Lillian Crombies brief appearance and how the army-tracker really captured the skill and simplicity of the Black-fellas perception of things...especially when they were all running left right and centre and he observed their histrionics. Thought it was funny when the Sargeant was showing his tracker skills by reading the obvious..... Really liked how the vulnerability of dispossession was portrayed and how Yousiff kept on going in spite of having lost his wife and brother and job and belongings...and how he looked after the others in spite of his anguish and frustration. And its true..bars in Asia are full of funny smelling Ozzies and the kind of humour you captured in the film. One of my favourite scenes was when someone said "He has a gun" and the camera panned right back to a synchronised retreat of all in the shot...well done! An AFI for this one I reckon!