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Goldstone
2016
Movie
109 min
English
Indigenous Detective Jay Swan arrives in the frontier town of Goldstone on a missing persons inquiry. What seems like a simple investigation unearths an intricate web of crime, corruption, human trafficking, and coordinated exploitation of indigenous people’s land. Jay must bury his differences with young local cop Josh, so together they can bring justice to Goldstone.
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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Google Users79%
Director: Ivan Sen•Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
Detective Jay Swan is back, this time called to the remote outback town of Goldstone to investigate the disappearance of a young Chinese girl. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of corruption, exploitation, and murder that implicates the powerful mining magnate controlling the town.
Critical Reception
Goldstone received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, strong performances, and its unflinching look at exploitation and corruption in remote Australia. Some noted its slower pacing but largely found it a compelling and thought-provoking crime drama.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty realism and effective suspense.
Lauded for strong performances, particularly from Aaron Pedersen.
Noted for its exploration of complex social and ethical issues in rural Australia.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciate the film's serious tone and engaging crime narrative, with many highlighting the performances and the film's commentary on important societal issues.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Film and Best Director at the 2016 AACTA Awards.
Fun Fact
The film is a standalone sequel to Ivan Sen's 2013 film 'Mystery Road', continuing the story of Detective Jay Swan.
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Simon Foster
"The director recaptures his fluid handling of dusty tough-guy dynamics while succinctly revisiting weighty thematic strands..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2016/6/8/goldstone.html