Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

I read the books as a kid and have good memories of them, although I can't remember enough specific details to draw direct comparisons between them and this TV series. I have read that they have changed certain details, but I am sure those are ultimately minor and irrelevant to the overall quality of this series as they have got the fundamentals of storytelling and character development so badly wrong.The entire first episode is like a long sequence of short indie music clips tied together. Lot's of slow motion scenes of laughing when they should have been building tension or showing at least some suitable level of character development. The characters all seem to have the same shallow, fake, annoyingly positive, Triple J presenter-esque personality. I found them all completely unmemorable, unlikeable and almost indistinguishable personality-wise from each other.The multi-cultural cast is also entirely unconvincing as a bunch of Australian country kids. They dress, act and talk like a bunch of city kids. To think that this group of ignorant hipsters would be even remotely capable of starting an armed resistance against an occupying foreign army requires far more suspension of disbelief than I was able to manage. That is, until you see the absolute incompetence of this ridiculous army in action.They try hard to give emotional weight to particular scenes early on, but they have never earnt these moments. They are superficial and unconvincing, just like this entire production. Everyone involved should be ashamed of their work, except for the camera crew. They actually did some nice work.

A few reviews picked on the actors and production of the show. It's not game of thrones , I have no doubt one episode of Game cost more than this season I enjoyed the acting I enjoyed the different look at the family side. It's all important to the story. The books were amazing and I've read them a few times, the movie was OK. But I really enjoyed the series The changes are interesting and makes me want to see how they play out. The characters are human, I'm looking forward to season 2 They kept it believable, These aren't heroes, there country kids thrown into a war. I thought the reactions portrayed by Molly after having to kill the soldiers were spot on.

Love it! Did not read a book but I will now. I would like to have sequel of it, looks a bit unfinished (cliffhanger?) This is one of the rare series that major points are teenagers and they growing up. In this case in unexpected war time. I do love mix background of very young cast (Asian, Anglo, Aborigines, etc), Australian lifestyle, Australian panorama.I would like to see more of the story. Love interaction between characters.Yes, finally something Australian!

Warning may contain some spoilers:If I hadn't read the books I would probably be loving this series. It is well made and I love Deborah Mailman.However I did read the books and feel disappointed at the changes. Following the parents really goes against the point of the book which is showing what young people can do. John Marsden wrote the books to show the potential of young people. Small changes are fine but they have changed a lot and are into events of book two and haven't blown up the bridge which is a major plot development! I do like the music and film style however. I understand budget could be an issue. I will keep watching however as I loved the books.