Movie spotlight
Australiens
At the age of 10, Australian-born Andi Gibson had what she describes as a close encounter with a flying saucer. Naturally, everyone assumed she was bonkers. That is until one notable evening, 17 years later, when an airborne extra-terrestrial armada launches a nation-wide assault on Andi's home country and at the same time, for unspecified reasons, kidnaps her mother. To add to the debacle, it seems the other nations of the world are far too insulted by their exclusion from the attack to come to Australia's aid. Now it is up to Andi, her hypochondriac brother Elliot, retired boxer cousin Keith and documentary filmmaker friend Cam to stop the attack and rescue Andi's mum. Enlisting the help of Andi's equal-parts mysterious and cringeworthy father, the gang must battle car-chasing spaceships, martial-arts aliens, giant killer robots and, perhaps most frighteningly, a deluge of family secrets in their fight to save Australia. Bloody hell, this is gonna be a long night
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the diverse and unique wildlife found in Australia, showcasing its stunning landscapes and the incredible adaptations of its native species. From the vast deserts to the lush rainforests, 'Australiens' offers a glimpse into the evolutionary marvels that inhabit this isolated continent. It highlights the challenges these animals face and the importance of conservation efforts.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Australiens' was met with a generally positive reception for its stunning cinematography and informative content, appealing to nature documentary enthusiasts. While not a blockbuster hit, it was praised for its educational value and dedication to showcasing Australia's unique biodiversity.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its visually arresting footage of Australian wildlife.
Appreciated for its educational insights into the continent's unique ecosystems.
Seen as a solid, albeit standard, nature documentary.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for 'Australiens' (2015) is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The documentary utilized advanced filming techniques to capture rare behaviors of Australian animals, including nocturnal species, in their natural habitats.
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