brilliant actors, brilliant editing

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

This movie was really cool, then it ended. It was a great two-man show, save for the few minor characters they meet along the way. There was a good story arc and some funny scenes/dialogue, but I can't for the life of me figure out what it meant or even what it was about. None of my questions were answered, and the director didn't even bother to add a resolution of any sort. I was really looking forward to the ending, honestly. It's hard to come by a movie which utilizes so few actors, but I can't say I enjoyed it as much as I could have. Maybe it was rushed to be completed, I dunno. It's one of the movies where the trip isn't worth the destination, but the trip itself is good enough.

Take a slow and arduous journey into outback Australia with two blokes locked together in a 'FORD', no less! One the kidnapped victim, for whichever reason we never really discover and the other a real loser who turns out to be helping his dieing wife by kidnapping this bloke for $20k, taking him into the never-never by means of a lot of dry banter between both. It keeps one riveted to find out what it's all about and the unsuspected ending left me confused and still bewildered to know what it was all about. I guess it was about a road to nowhere by a film to nowhere via a script that left me perplexed and guessing which direction it was meant to take. Perhaps after all that's what it was all about after all. I am still guessing and wondering if I had the mickey taken out of me though by wasting hours on the road to nowhere watching this? No fault of the actors though- it was worth watching for their parts were difficult and riveting.

This film could have been a masterpiece if the motivations and situation had been a bit clearer. We are left with an endless trek through the back roads with no destination in sight and no reason to feel any sympathy for either protagonist. There are several moments in the narrative that leave you guessing and wondering why the situation turns out as depicted.When you add up the miles traveled in the red Ford, it seems incredulous to say the least.As for the ending...well, you be the judge. You may be disappointed, confused, sad or in awe..it's hard to know what the film maker's intent was, but then again, that's the attraction of cinema.The expansive outdoor shots are delightful and beautifully photographed.

This is not a bad movie -- not a good one -- kind of slow in places --Standard Ausie Out-Back movie -- some parts are like Bone Dry -- others remind you of Wolf Creek -- Both of the characters played did a remarkable job in keeping you interested in the long journey --It was rather cool how Rosco (Bryan Brown) took care of his friend Thommo (Shane Jacobson)...All in all not a waste of time -- but not an on the edge of your seat thrill either.You be the judge of this one. I gave it a 6 because they didn't supply a 5 & a half.