The novel is brilliant. Back when it was written I bought it for my 10-year-old nephews and sons. No girls in the family to buy for. Have just ordered the film.
So glad I was born in 1974. My dad took my sister and I to so many awesome movies back in the 70's & early 80's! Eraserhead, Repoman, Buckaroo Banzai,The Elephant Man, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Blade Runner, The Last Wave, The Night Porter and so many others. Thanks Dad for having such great taste in film and for sharing it with us. Note, Jenny Agutter (sister in Walkabout) went on to play the girlfriend in An American Werewolf in London, great performance!
They showed this at my school in Australia, I was about 8 years old. The openign scene with the shooting and the fire really traumatized me. Shocks me still to this day remembering how completely terrified and confused that scene left me, and the insanity of showing it to youngsters at school. Sure there is more to be said of the movie, but I thought I'd offer something different here for the moment.
@rjkral Beautiful movie-one of my favorites- but I'd never show it to an 8 year old schoolkid.Kids are subjected to enough too soon.And to think nowadays,even more so.
this movie is beautiful (except when they actually kill kangaroos before our eyes; i'm a vegetarian and i forget how i live in la la land - people do actually eat animals everyday, but no one thinks of the cruel conditions and fate of these deer souls)
that said, it does work for the film to show the dark side of nature; pain is a part of life and reality can be a slap in the face
A film that is loved or loathed it is the closest you will get to the true outback. Have you ever lost your way from your front door to the road? I have. If you dont like the movie then try the musicyou will find yourself watching the movie again and understand what this land and people are all about. I left that magic country and I am on my own walkabout. I will return to find my heart in the deep coloured land called Australia soon. NG
I finally got to see this film, and I have to say it was fascinating. Hard to forget the mesmerizing images, perfect performances, unique story and wonderful, wonderful music.
This has to be the best movie to see! Landscapes are great! Ending is sad! An aboriginal keeping two anglos alive, and what's his thanks? Typical! If you're hindi, you can understand what aborinal is saying!
Fascinating film, but very disturbing. This is what cinema is all about. It feels like a return to eden.
And the end signifies the end of childhood.
But the Aborigines fate to me didn't make any sense.
zakalon123 1 month ago
hahaha, they still talking in brit accent.
danykurniawan12345 2 months ago
The novel is brilliant. Back when it was written I bought it for my 10-year-old nephews and sons. No girls in the family to buy for. Have just ordered the film.
gerryzzz 4 months ago
So glad I was born in 1974. My dad took my sister and I to so many awesome movies back in the 70's & early 80's! Eraserhead, Repoman, Buckaroo Banzai,The Elephant Man, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Blade Runner, The Last Wave, The Night Porter and so many others. Thanks Dad for having such great taste in film and for sharing it with us. Note, Jenny Agutter (sister in Walkabout) went on to play the girlfriend in An American Werewolf in London, great performance!
asystolgod 5 months ago
Some excellent shots of the bush.
And the scenery's not bad either, drrrrTISH
hognoxious 1 year ago 3
They showed this at my school in Australia, I was about 8 years old. The openign scene with the shooting and the fire really traumatized me. Shocks me still to this day remembering how completely terrified and confused that scene left me, and the insanity of showing it to youngsters at school. Sure there is more to be said of the movie, but I thought I'd offer something different here for the moment.
rjkral 1 year ago
@rjkral Beautiful movie-one of my favorites- but I'd never show it to an 8 year old schoolkid.Kids are subjected to enough too soon.And to think nowadays,even more so.
exeuroweenie 9 months ago
Pity about the American voice trying to sell this film. Someone like John Laws might have been better.
goonsquid 1 year ago
What is the song at the end of the video? I can't understand it?
Sheri451 1 year ago
This was a gourgeous film. i love it soooooo much. it's so different but it's amazing:)
lemieldemai 1 year ago
this movie is beautiful (except when they actually kill kangaroos before our eyes; i'm a vegetarian and i forget how i live in la la land - people do actually eat animals everyday, but no one thinks of the cruel conditions and fate of these deer souls)
that said, it does work for the film to show the dark side of nature; pain is a part of life and reality can be a slap in the face
miageisha 1 year ago
How naked do they get?
PeaSoupYum 2 years ago
First saw this in film class. It's one of those movies you either love or hate. I love it. Classic.
bluej3anbaby 2 years ago
A film that is loved or loathed it is the closest you will get to the true outback. Have you ever lost your way from your front door to the road? I have. If you dont like the movie then try the musicyou will find yourself watching the movie again and understand what this land and people are all about. I left that magic country and I am on my own walkabout. I will return to find my heart in the deep coloured land called Australia soon. NG
nggardener 2 years ago 2
@nggardener
Have you ever lost your way from your front door to the road? If you said yes, you're probably either 4 years old or retarded. Possibly both.
bjsparntz 1 year ago
@bjsparntz What if you have alzheimers?
John27346 1 year ago
@bjsparntz I'm guessing his point is that he has a very long driveway.
endocondor 1 year ago
Live on, Don
saanzacs 2 years ago
I finally got to see this film, and I have to say it was fascinating. Hard to forget the mesmerizing images, perfect performances, unique story and wonderful, wonderful music.
guidofski 2 years ago
Roeg = Class
DanielBowden1975 2 years ago
good film but where can i get the theme music from ?
shanrag4 3 years ago 2
ask jon barry
Gamblior2 2 years ago
I got mine from Ebay
nggardener 2 years ago
my mom took me to see this movie when I was 8 years old at the Jeffrey theatre in chicago. i'll never forget it.
bboyzball 3 years ago 2
lol (:
ywngr 3 years ago
@bboyzball Your mom was a bitch.
John27346 1 year ago
into my heart an air that chills, I recommend this film to everyone it is a work of art
shellspacebabe 3 years ago 2
please somebody post the movie!!!!!
hoochoy 3 years ago 6
Does anyone know who did the voice over work for the trailer? He has a really cool voice.
chotwheels 3 years ago 3
Roeg is such a talented director. This cinematography is superb here..all the colors and textures of the Outback...perfectly blended...
JenJenEL 3 years ago 2
This is a very rare movie, I've seen ever.
Story, extraordinary cinematography and of course John Barry's score make it a masterpiece.
themidnightcampfire 3 years ago 5
This has to be the best movie to see! Landscapes are great! Ending is sad! An aboriginal keeping two anglos alive, and what's his thanks? Typical! If you're hindi, you can understand what aborinal is saying!
1rendezvous 3 years ago