In a Nutshell. Mini reviews of movies old and new. No fuss. No spoilers. And often no sleep.
Showing posts with label David Gulpilil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label David Gulpilil. Show all posts

Wednesday, 4 April 2012

The Proposition [2005]

Director John Hillcoat reunites with screenwriter/musician Nick Cave for the poetically brutal Australian western The Proposition.
Guy Pearce leads the cast as a captured outlaw in the 1880's let loose by the law to hunt down and kill his psychotic older brother played with great intimidation by Danny Huston. It's a merciless, gritty ride that makes no apologies for it's realistic portrayal of the racism, violence and lack of proper law in early Australia. This well-paced story about morals, loyalty and revenge could have benefited emotionally with a longer back story for the brothers. No matter, it's still a great western that captivates from start to finish.

4 disappearing Queenie's out of 5