Cactus

May. 01,2008      
Rating:
5.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A man is kidnapped from his city home in the quiet hours of the night and, the kidnapper, John Kelly, embarks on a journey into the Australian Outback towards the place where his hostage is due for delivery. As time and distance roll by, the strength and endurance of both men will be tested to the very end.

Bryan Brown as  Rosco
Shane Jacobson as  Thommo
Travis McMahon as  John
David Lyons as  Eli
Celia Ireland as  Vesna

Reviews

Rijndri
2008/05/01

Load of rubbish!!

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Janae Milner
2008/05/02

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

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Cassandra
2008/05/03

Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

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Billy Ollie
2008/05/04

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

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Matthew McNaughton
2008/05/05

This movie was really cool, then it ended. It was a great two-man show, save for the few minor characters they meet along the way. There was a good story arc and some funny scenes/dialogue, but I can't for the life of me figure out what it meant or even what it was about. None of my questions were answered, and the director didn't even bother to add a resolution of any sort. I was really looking forward to the ending, honestly. It's hard to come by a movie which utilizes so few actors, but I can't say I enjoyed it as much as I could have. Maybe it was rushed to be completed, I dunno. It's one of the movies where the trip isn't worth the destination, but the trip itself is good enough.

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robifearnside
2008/05/06

Take a slow and arduous journey into outback Australia with two blokes locked together in a 'FORD', no less! One the kidnapped victim, for whichever reason we never really discover and the other a real loser who turns out to be helping his dieing wife by kidnapping this bloke for $20k, taking him into the never-never by means of a lot of dry banter between both. It keeps one riveted to find out what it's all about and the unsuspected ending left me confused and still bewildered to know what it was all about. I guess it was about a road to nowhere by a film to nowhere via a script that left me perplexed and guessing which direction it was meant to take. Perhaps after all that's what it was all about after all. I am still guessing and wondering if I had the mickey taken out of me though by wasting hours on the road to nowhere watching this? No fault of the actors though- it was worth watching for their parts were difficult and riveting.

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Ezequiel
2008/05/07

This film could have been a masterpiece if the motivations and situation had been a bit clearer. We are left with an endless trek through the back roads with no destination in sight and no reason to feel any sympathy for either protagonist. There are several moments in the narrative that leave you guessing and wondering why the situation turns out as depicted.When you add up the miles traveled in the red Ford, it seems incredulous to say the least.As for the ending...well, you be the judge. You may be disappointed, confused, sad or in awe..it's hard to know what the film maker's intent was, but then again, that's the attraction of cinema.The expansive outdoor shots are delightful and beautifully photographed.

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Len9876
2008/05/08

This is an unusual adventure with striking scenes of the Australian outback. Travis McMahon (who plays a kidnapper) and David Lyons (a hostage) carry most of the film. There is an interesting exchange between the kidnapper and the hostage, which captivates the viewer, as the two travel to the kidnapper's destination. Bryan Brown (who plays Rosco) provides excitement, as he adds twists to the story, and is vital to the film's surprise ending. Rosco, a law officer, carries destiny and his own brand of justice. Will the kidnapper and the hostage arrive at their intended destination? And, will the kidnapper be able to safely return to his home, his wife, and his young daughter? The direction and writing, by Jasmine Yuen Carrucan, is good. But, the story is not fully developed, and I found the ending to be incomplete. The film's ending left me, and the two main characters (the kidnapper and the hostage), in suspended animation. People are killed, and they just seem to disappear, without a trace. In addition, the flashbacks in the film are confusing to me, and I don't know what their relationship is to the film's storyline. It is for these reasons that I rank this film a 7 out of 10. The film has potential but, as a viewer, I was kidnapped and don't really know why. The film is a puzzle, without all of the pieces, but see if you can try to piece it together. I definitely can't.

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