IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: Greg McLean•Genres: Action, Adventure, Biography, Crime, Drama, History, Western
In 1880, the infamous Australian outlaw Ned Kelly and his gang make their final stand against the colonial police. Cornered and desperate, Kelly faces betrayal from within and overwhelming odds from without as he fights for his freedom and his perceived right to justice.
The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty portrayal of the final days of the legendary outlaw and its visual style. However, some noted that it struggled to offer a fresh perspective on a well-trodden historical figure.
Visually striking with a compelling central performance.
Offers a brutal and unflinching look at the legend of Ned Kelly.
Familiar story told with new energy, though perhaps not groundbreaking.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's action sequences and historical setting, finding it an engaging if somewhat conventional retelling of the Ned Kelly saga. Some viewers felt it lacked the emotional depth of previous interpretations.
Despite being set in Australia and depicting an iconic Australian figure, the film features several American actors in supporting roles, a deliberate choice by the filmmakers to broaden its international appeal.
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