
After two years on the road, bushranger Ben Hall (Jack Martin) considers surrendering to the law when his old friend John Gilbert (Jamie Coffa) entices him back into the game. Taking on a fresh recruit John Dunn (William Lee), the gang ride again, before long becoming the most wanted men in the British Empire. When they are declared outlaw, the three decide to flee the colony forever. As Ben Hall seeks to make peace with his tortured past, their trusted friend becomes a polic... (Full plot summary below)
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After two years on the road, bushranger Ben Hall (Jack Martin) considers surrendering to the law when his old friend John Gilbert (Jamie Coffa) entices him back into the game. Taking on a fresh recruit John Dunn (William Lee), the gang ride again, before long becoming the most wanted men in the British Empire. When they are declared outlaw, the three decide to flee the colony forever. As Ben Hall seeks to make peace with his tortured past, their trusted friend becomes a police informant. They set a cunning trap for the outlaws, and on the cold morning of May 5th 1865, Ben Hall emerges alone from his camp - and walks into legend forever.
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| Urban CinefileAndrew L. UrbanWriter/director Matthew Holmes steers and controls the film's tone with a single minded focus that serves the film well, appealing to the serious historian and invested film lover |
| Blu-ray.comBrian OrndorfAs a celebration of a life lived on its own terms, it's a bit unappetizing, trying to make a hero out of a man who spent the majority of his life making trouble for others. |
| Film ThreatAnthony Ray BenchThe Legend of Ben Hall doesn't offer much, especially those not well-versed on legendary Australian bushrangers. It's probably a good idea just to skip this one. |
| The Final CutJason Di RossoThe film is a rich, if flawed, portrait of a haunted man and a romantic tribute to the Australian bush as a mirage of freedom. |
| Adelaide ReviewDavid 'Mad Dog' BradleyThis is far too long (half an hour could have easily been trimmed) and the actors aren't always up to it, and yet it's still worth persevering with, right down to the you-saw-it-coming, sub-Bonnie And Clyde ending. |
| L.A. WeeklyLuke Y. ThompsonIt's a serviceable Aussie Western set circa 1864, one that moves at a good clip despite being more than two hours long. |
| Hollywood ReporterSheri LindenHolmes' unfocused screenplay makes clear that his subject was an honorable thief (Hall never took a life), but the writer-director never makes any of it matter. |
| Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenMartin and Coffa may bear a strong physical resemblance to their real-life counterparts, but their contemporary-sounding line delivery has all the dramatic heft of a Foster’s beer commercial. |
| User ReviewJeremy SIf it had well known American actors it would be a big hit here. |
| User ReviewJanine CI enjoyed every moment of the film. I found all of the characters engaging. The cinematography is spectacular, the score is brilliant, and there is incredible attention to detail throughout the film. I'll definitely be seeing it again. |