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Ben Hall is Australia's second best known bushranger, and a man that Ned Kelly greatly admired. This movie focuses on the last few months of Ben Hall's life and the director has taken great pains to make it as historically accurate as possible in the narrative, costumes, weapons, you name it. The excellent cast look enough like the actual persons they are portraying as to be instantly recognisable. This is the best biopic of this fascinating and complex Australian.
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The filming is exceptional adding mood and character to the story. I was very impressed by the location shots which highlighted the beautiful Australian countryside in a way that other films have not managed to do. I am unsure about the depiction of the attempted Araluen Gold Robbery as I thought that the equally notorious Clarke Brothers were involved in that alongside Ben Hall, however, I may be wrong and stand to be corrected. The acting was good by everyone involved especially the lead Jack Martin as Ben along with Jamie Coffa as the flamboyant John Gilbert. The wild Australian territory was as wild as the wild west if not more so - we just haven't been exposed to it as we have the wild west by Hollywood. This is a film that sets the standard for future true stories. Well done, it's a keeper for my DVD collection!!Read full review
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Reasonably historically correct as explained by the director and his advisor. I didn't think the film was too long. In fact, I would love to see the "director's cut" covering much more of the Ben Hall story. I look forward to any other films about the other bushrangers.
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This Movie is well made , well Acted and Fantastically Directed...Great part of Australian Bushranger History and Brilliantly told Story Of Ben Hall and the People in His life.....
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This movie is not based on fact. It is a true story. Probably the best bushranger movie ever made.
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