Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Unfortunately, I truly had to search far and wide to find a way to view this film, being that there was no release in the U.S. (at the time that I became aware of its existence), couldn't purchase it outside of the Australian iTunes system, and I was unable to find a website hosting it. That being said, I was not disappointed when I finally got my hands on a copy. This film is about the characters and their personal journeys and development throughout there search for Lasseter's gold. Not only are we given insight into the life of Lasseter and his son, but the filmmaker's obsession with the legend as well. This is character development at its finest. I will be doing a further reading on this story. (Somewhat reminded me of the story of the Lost Dutchman mine in the southwest U.S.)

Well, what can I say about Australia's Lost Gold? It is a spectacular real life treasure hunt set in the vast Australian outback. From the start, I was quite interested in the possibility of a massive reef of gold hidden from civilization. The director of the film, Luke Walker, sets out searching for clues to help Bob, the son of the famous Harold Lasseter, in his quest to find his father's gold. Constantly throughout the film, their quest is slandered by people who said that Harold was a liar. The film takes many twists and turns, and just when all hope seems lost, a new clue is uncovered. In the outback they meet a tribe of Aborigines that guide them as well as tell them of their accounts with Harold Lasseter many years ago. The director does an incredible job in preserving the Aboriginal culture, and taking care not to disturb what they hold dear. The wonderful vistas of the Australian landscape transports the viewer into Luke and Bob's world, rooting for them to find the gold.

If you're like me and you can't resist a good mystery, this is the film for you. Australia's Lost Gold not only tells the tale of a famous legend originated in the blazing desert country, but does so in such a way that any viewer, docu-fan or not, is fully entertained. Besides the obvious drive director Luke Walker has for his subject, the surrounding characters he meets throughout the film are spunky, entertaining, and do nothing but push him onward towards the treasure he seeks. Not to mention his vital partner Bob Lasseter, 85-year-old son of the famous Harold Lasseter, who has spent over 30 years searching for his father's missing gold just to clear his family's name. The two spend much of the film trekking through the Australian wild, popping their tires from rolling over deadly sharp terrain and meeting Aboriginal people along the way. Looking for the obscure "three hills that resemble women in sun-bonnets talking" and a mountain that looks like "a man in a Quaker's hat," Walker and Lasseter reference Harold's personal diary, archives about the story, and accounts from people met during his original conquests to search for the 7 foot reef of pure gold that numerous bravehearts have tried to find since the early 1900's.

Watching Australia's Lost Gold is an inspiring and joyful experience. Director Luke Walker expertly paces Bob Lasseter's journey to find the mother lode of gold in a way that sets him apart from other documentarians. As Bob Lasseter searches endlessly for bits and pieces of his father's legacy, the attention draws closer and closer on this mystery and the history of his family. All of this is accompanied by breathtaking cinematography of Australian desert landscapes. Furthermore, the editing creates such a dramatic slow burn effect that audiences can find themselves reviewing the statements, rumors, and pieces of the tale just as much as Bob Lasseter himself. As the trek for Lasseter's Reef goes on, the will to find out the truth gets stronger in not just Bob Lasseter, but the director and audience; which is the biggest compliment I can give this film. In a world filled with big budget action films out every other week, it is refreshing to come across a softhearted story of human nature and wonder.