Rabbit Proof Fence Reviews

[Highly rated reviewer]

Sad But True

There is no doubt about it, man's attempt to make the world a better and more civilised place is doomed to disaster. This true story tells of three young girls' attempts to stay true to their world while the world wants to eradicate their future and make them into an image of conformity. What is truly disturbing is such things were going on right up to 1970. The film itself is beautifully shot, the adults are sinister in the logical way they come to conclusions and every part is wonderfully acted. But it's the kids who rightfully steal the plaudits. The film ends with us being informed what actually happened to the kids once the film ended. A film that needs to be seen if only for the warning of what governments do in our name and keep quiet about afterwards.

Tradgedy about the truth...

Most people i asked about this film didn't sound bothered about it but sometimes there is a movie that you know you have to watch regardless of what others say and this was one of them.

The storyline does seem dull when you say that it is basically all about 3 kids walking home in the dirty outback, but it really happened and its heartbreaking to think about it.

The girls they chose to play the roles were perfect for it and it really gives you a sense of the kind of people they are. I knew nothing about the history of Australia and now i feel i have little more understanding and as usual come to realise how the developed world has abused natives all over the world. It is very sad to think that its a true story and makes me ashamed to think that the persecutors were English.

Although you feel the film will have a happy ending, and in a way it does, you still feel sadened about what happens to these people as their journer affects their whole life.

I think that the film is a must in order to learn a bit about a world far away and to realise how lucky most of us are. Beautifully shot, this film should be seen by all.

Surprisingly great viewing

I must admit that I ordered this film I error. However would say that this is one of the most thought provoking films I have seen in a long time. It has made me aware of the terrible way in in which the Aboriginal people of Australia were treated until recent times. Notwithstanding that it is a true story, it is very well acted and filmed.

Brilliant

This film was magnificent. A true story with great actors plucked from nowhere. Watch the making of. It's brilliant to see how the cast was selected.

[Highly rated reviewer]

How can people not see the wonder in this film is beyond me

Watch the making off also, it's amazing to see the casting and problems they had to make that film!

Wonderful

A simple movie that is well portrayed. This movie could have been made on expressions alone. The actors are wonderful and you will follow their journey, their truimphs and their failures until the end. This is based on a true story and worth watching because it tells an extra ordinary tale in the simplest form leaving you pondering the question of how powerful our will to exist freely really is!

Rabbit Proof Fence

A life affirming film. Unlike the dross that permeates the film industry today, here is a film, based on actual events, that portrays the real things, good and bad, that happen in our world today. Tremendous performances from the untutored cast, with a really interesting story that is beautifully photographed. This is a film to savour - rent it now.

Very moving and well acted

It is rare that I see a film in which the principal characters are played by children where I am able to overcome the awkwardness of their immaturity. But in this film, the naivety of the lead players merely added to what is a very moving film.

Sad and poignant

A true story, depicted in a very touching manner. This film is put together in a very realistic manner. It is a subtle film with little expressed emotion, yet it has a very powerful message, which comes accross naturally.

A wonderful film which should serve as a reminder to all of us of terrible atrocities which have taken place throughout history; one can only hope that bringing a greater awareness will help to prevent such atrocities from being continually repeated.

Thoughtful and provoking

Not many people can claim to have walked over 800 miles in their life, especially not when they are ages 14, 10 and 8.

The great thing about this film is that it manages to completely avoid mushy sentimentality despite the fact that the premise of the story is heart-rending: 3 half-caste Aborginal girls are torn from their mothers and put into a 'camp' for half-caste children hundreds of miles away from their home. Determinately resolute the eldest of the 3 uses her tracking abilities to guide her two charges along the 'rabbit-proof fence' of the title expertly avoiding their pursuers. This true story is told with gently humourous compassion and the girls are wonderful tough little cookies who also being completely enchanting. The misguided Australian white government fit nicely into the 'bad guy' role highlighting issues which are sadly still prevalent in the country today. Thoughtful and provoking.