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Movie Preview: Baz Luhrmann's Australia

Mon, 05/19/2008 - 4:31pm by BuzzSugar
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Baz Luhrmann, the Australian director of Romeo and Juliet and Moulin Rouge has been working on his next film Australia for a while, and now we've got our first look at the project. Although the trailer doesn't give away much of the plot (I think Nicole Kidman makes an attempt, kinda, in the form of a simplified children's story but it doesn't really help much), it appears we're looking at an Australia under attack during the Pacific War with a romance thrown in there for good measure.

Visually, the film looks stunning. I've always had a hunch that if Luhrmann could apply just a small amount of restraint to his trademark movie aesthetic, we would be in for something truly special and this very well may be it. Also, Hugh Jackman as an outback cowboy might be the role he was born to play.

The film is set for release November 14. To see the trailer and let me know what you think, read more.


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  • PollyPrissyPants's picture
    PollyPrissyPants
    1

    I've been waiting for a glimpse at this since they first announced it's production. I'm a huge Luhrmann fan (and I'm a big Jackman fan as well)...I can't wait to see this!

    20 weeks 3 hours ago Report Comment
  • Renees3's picture
    Renees3
    2

    i LOVE hugh jackman but this looked sort of boring. Hopefully it'll have a good story

    20 weeks 3 hours ago Report Comment
  • Leilanic1's picture
    Leilanic1
    5

    sorry for the yummy comment but i couldn't restrain myself. was visualizing hugh on the beach with his hot bod.

    20 weeks 2 hours ago Report Comment
  • rivrchild's picture
    rivrchild
    6

    I can't wait for this. I really love Baz Luhrmann's eye for stunning visuals. And this looks like it will hopefully lack some of the cheese that makes me not able to sit through Moulin Rouge now.

    20 weeks 2 hours ago Report Comment
  • tdamji's picture
    tdamji
    7

    wow! looks spectacular! i just hope that the aboriginal people aren't stereotypically portrayed.

    20 weeks 2 hours ago Report Comment
  • FlamesofJune's picture
    FlamesofJune
    9

    Well it looks like it could go either way. I'll have high hopes though because I love Luhrmann's other movies (yay Strictly Ballroom!)

    20 weeks 57 min ago Report Comment
  • cricket's picture
    cricket
    11

    Yuck I won't be wasting any money on this one.I bet it will do well in Australia but bomb over here just like most of Kidman's movies do

    19 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • penguins268's picture
    penguins268
    12

    This looks good. I love Baz! And it'll be interesting to hear Nicole Kidman speak in her natural dialect. Even in interviews she plays it down!

    19 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • katecroft08's picture
    katecroft08
    13

    I really can't wait to see this!
    I'm a huge Nicole Kidman fan!
    I think this film would be great, since it was directed by Baz Lhurman!
    I love Hugh too!
    ha ha..
    I really can't wait to see this, can't wait!
    I like to learn Nicole Kidman's accent..

    as a whole, I'm a hundred percent sure that this movie will rock!

    19 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • stone_soup's picture
    stone_soup
    14

    Wow! Can't wait. A dream matchup of two of the best actors from Australia. WIth no disrespect for Cate Blanchett

    19 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • luckyme's picture
    luckyme
    15

    I'll see it just for Hugh Jackman alone. Don't get me wrong, I like Nicole and Baz...but that Hugh makes me swoon.

    19 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Jenny86's picture
    Jenny86
    16

    WOW! I loved Moulin Rouge and Nicole is my favorite actress. Hugh isn't too bad for the eyes, too. This is visually stunning. Can't wait for this movie!

    19 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • damanhugh49's picture
    damanhugh49
    17

    Australia trailer is awesome! Hugh Jackman is HOT! I already love this movie. Hugh Hugs, Nancy B

    19 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Nitachequita's picture
    Nitachequita
    18

    Haha, what's up with the Chinese characters at the end of the preview (yet another IP violation?). I was a little distracted by the music (I think it's from Henry V soundtrack), and I'm not sure about the storytelling part, but I'm looking forward to the film as I love Baz, Nicole, and Hugh.

    19 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Sashaqueenie's picture
    Sashaqueenie
    19

    Wow! I got goose pimples just looking at the trailer.
    Nicole looks so gorgeous!
    Yeaahh!!!

    19 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • ceej's picture
    ceej
    21

    I'm sorry but this looks very over the top to me. The dialogue is horrible and Nicole Kidman's delivery is wooden to say the least. I know she's supposed to be British but the faux Mary Poppins is yuk.
    Cinematography does look great but I hope the rest of the production is a lot more naturalistic than the scene with the child, that made me laugh out loud.

    19 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • damanhugh49's picture
    damanhugh49
    22

    Hugh Jackman is The Drover and he is the real star of this movie. Hugh is Sexy and Gorgeous! This is a beautiful and great movie and there is already Oscar Buzz.

    19 weeks 5 days ago Report Comment
  • marthix's picture
    marthix
    24

    I am the biggest fan ever of hugh jackman and I hope he will earn an Oscar for this! The movie seems to be fantastic and it could be the film of the year, a great hit both at the box office and the upcoming Academy Awards. Luhrman and Kidman are a guarantee but there is noone like Jackman. He is the most talented actor of his age and by far the most handsome hollywood star ever. I know I'm going to see Australia twice when it hits the big screen...

    19 weeks 22 hours ago Report Comment
  • Bethie985's picture
    Bethie985
    25

    I love Baz Luhrman, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman, I can't think of anything better than this! And I'm sure I'll love Australia after the movie!

    18 weeks 4 days ago Report Comment
  • yakyak31's picture
    yakyak31
    26

    Does anyone know the name of the song playing during the Australia trailer?

    18 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment

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