Australian cinema has had some highs, some lows and things
that are incredibly... bad.
Sure, the proliferation of crap on the silver screen produced
by the land down under is not at the same (catastrophic) rates as in America,
but we do produce some whoppers (or is that a burger with the lot in
Australia?)
Some of my favourite moments in Australian cinema are oldies,
but goodies, including what I consider to be a classic. The moment in question
is the scene when Mick “Croc” Dundee (Paul Hogan) proclaims to thugs that their
knife is no match for his outback weaponry (“THAT’S a knife!”)
It was a moment constantly quote and rightly so, for it had
humour and irony, a class of culture that made it ever so etched in the
Australian film buff’s mind.
Another moment, perhaps a little more sober than the former
is in the Peter Weir film, Gallipoli (1981) that starred a dashing Mel Gibson
and Mark Lee. The scene in question was the one when Gibson and Lee climb the
pyramid together, assisting one another in a poignant show of support, to
illustrate camaraderie between soldiers in times of war. But it too shows
stunning visuals. Thus, an iconic scene in Australian cinema.
And a third, and final moment from Australian cinema as
iconic to this great land as a kangaroo or a koala is, I give you one
(fictional) last name; Kerrigan. The Castle (1997) idealises the home, that for
every man, his home is his castle. His film has plenty of zingers including the
all time favourite “tell him he’s dreaming” often, the last word is used the
most, and how do I know this? the Daily Red is a prolific user of it, that’s
why!
What are
your favourite or iconic moments of Australian Cinema? Love to hear from you
all, so sound off in the comments below!
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