
On Australia's most controversial national holiday, the lives of three Australians from diverse cultural backgrounds will collide, illuminating contemporary issues of racial tension and national identity that simmer beneath the surface of modern Australia.... (Full plot summary below)
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On Australia's most controversial national holiday, the lives of three Australians from diverse cultural backgrounds will collide, illuminating contemporary issues of racial tension and national identity that simmer beneath the surface of modern Australia.
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| ABC Radio BrisbaneMatthew ToomeyThis is a busy film... perhaps too much so. I like things "thick and fast" but with so many storylines, there's not a lot of time to question the actions of these characters. |
| Adelaide ReviewDavid 'Mad Dog' BradleyAustralia Day is a gruelling journey through the streets of Brisbane and subterranean national prejudices, but it does have a lot of heart and features some excellent performances. |
| The AustralianDavid StrattonRun Lola Run meets Gran Torino; breathtakingly fast-moving, a very well-made thriller. |
| Sydney Morning HeraldPaul Byrnes[Bryan] Brown uses his capacity for stillness with great effect, to suggest weight in his character. |
| Daily Telegraph (Australia)Vicky RoachInitially, the story is carried along by the momentum of its characters. But when they run out of steam, so does the screenplay. |
| FILMINK (Australia)Erin FreeA big, broiling stew of complex thought, Australia Day is a provocative, intelligent film that dares to pick, probe and ask a lot of burning questions. |
| GuardianLuke BuckmasterA story with plenty of sparks and no fire. |
| User ReviewChris BThis is one of the best Australian films for years. Has the same kind of feel as Jindabyne. Taut acting and directing. Bang on visceral performances. Bryan Brown is at his best. Support cast are superb and believable. This film deals with the current racist conservative xenophobic backlash going on in this country. It?s like a new Romper Stomper for the 2000?s. It will be too close to the bone for a lot of One Nation supporters. Thank Vishnu Bryan Brown didn?t stay in Hollywood after Cocktail and continues to make such high quality films, instead of crap like Thor and The Avengers. 10/10 Bryan....keep it up mate! 53% rating? What rubbish! |
| User ReviewMark LThis was a very powerful story that does hit a cord that is real and with a great cast. The film is fast paced and moves quickly and editing is top notch. Director Kriv Stenders has done a great job as the writer Stephen M. Irwin. Worthwhile to look at. Film Critic reporter Caroline Russo |