Jindabyne Details

dripping with atmosphere...

...and the atmosphere is a brooding, dark and menacing one set against a background of multlayered human dysfunction, social and domestic. So not exactly a feelgood movie. Having said that the film has tremendous realism -some excellently awkward short, bleak takes that portray the subtle nuances of humans relating badly and there is brilliant character development of the various flawed and damaged human beings as the plot unfolds. Many rather unflattering aspects of Australian culture and society are eloquently and sympathetically captured -certainly dispelling any rose tinted illusions one might have about the continent. First rate acting and very satisfying overall shape to the plot. Classy. Well crafted. Watch it.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Bleak

This is a very bleak view of life and/or death in small town Australia. We felt that there was always more tragedy simmering in the background. Excellently acted and the scenes of the woods and the rivers and lakes are superb. Left with a very sad feeling.