
Though recognized for heroism as a lad, Ned Kelly can not escape the stigma of being the eldest of a brood sired by a known criminal. In days when an arrest equaled guilt and a conviction, his unfair imprisonment for horse thievery puts him steadfast, in the eyes of Victorian police, on the wrong side of things for life. With a sister unable to dissuade the unwanted advances of Constable Fitzpatrick, Ned, his brother Dan, and friends Joe Byrne and Steve Hart soon find themsel... (Full plot summary below)
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Though recognized for heroism as a lad, Ned Kelly can not escape the stigma of being the eldest of a brood sired by a known criminal. In days when an arrest equaled guilt and a conviction, his unfair imprisonment for horse thievery puts him steadfast, in the eyes of Victorian police, on the wrong side of things for life. With a sister unable to dissuade the unwanted advances of Constable Fitzpatrick, Ned, his brother Dan, and friends Joe Byrne and Steve Hart soon find themselves labeled "an outlaw gang" by the less-than-honorable constable. It's a designation they're apt to live up to after Ned's mother is unfairly arrested and sentenced to three years hard labor. In retaliation, the Kelly Gang strikes out against the oppressive Victorian government, with ultimately tragic results and passage into Australian folklore.
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| Filmcritic.comChris Barsantistarts off as predictable but enjoyable nonsense and goes so thoroughly off the rails, |
| Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasSince Ned Kelly -- which is not terrible, just too often dull -- has a no-expense-spared feel to it, this Focus Features release can be regarded only as an opportunity missed. |
| Mixed ReviewsGabriel ShanksIn a genre where the good guys and the bad guys can often be distinguished by the color of their hats, Ned Kelly is most welcome...a good guy who is also a bad guy. |
| AboutFilm.comCarlo CavagnaWhere Ned Kelly deviates from more traditional melodramatic hero-ographies is in its visual and symbolic landscape. |
| Film ThreatClint MorrisIts an exciting movie filled with plenty of action, adventure, beautiful cinematography and best of all, terrific performances. |
| Village VoiceJessica WinterThe film marks a welcome departure from the usual rah-rah machismo of the semi-nationalist action adventure, but Jordan never escapes the mighty shadow of "The Thin Red Line"--from the grace-note inserts of exotic birds, snakes, and foliage to Ledger's laconic, sometimes haiku-like voice-over to Klaus Badelt's embarrassingly Zimmer-derivative score. |
| CompuserveHarvey S. KartenReasonably engrossing Western, but lacks political resonance. |
| Boxoffice MagazineMichael TunisonDetails such as the film's stark Victoria locations and the clunky suits of steel armor the Kellys fashion for the climactic showdown root things in a distinctive time and place, allowing viewers to experience the familiar storyline in a fresh way. |
| BBC.comNev PierceAn unkempt, enjoyable retelling of the life story of an Australian legend. |
| L.A. WeeklyScott FoundasThe whole movie is curiously distant and flat, like a museum object encased in extra-thick glass. |