Reviews

I don't get why these crime shows can't update their style of production and editing. Can't stand the old school Hollywood-like over-dramatic voiceover "Tonight, on ..." where the first few minutes tell you everything to come. So skip the first two minutes, and try to ignore the cheesy voice overs etc cos if the subject matter seems interesting to you, go for it, you'll be entertained.

Hopefully someday they'll update the way these crime docs are produced, and finally make these "shows" into actual informative and suspenseful documentaries. Cos the subject matter is clearly there!! arghhhh

This is the first review I have ever written. Like with a lot of movies that move me, I go back to IMDb after its over, and think of writing a review. And then I think pff it's late, it'll take too long. I'm tired. etc.

but when i fell upon a couple negative reviews after watching this film, thought i'd try and set the record straight.

This is a very good documentary. not because of how it's filmed, or edited or whatever, it's simply about the subject. It's deep. It's moving. And once it's over, it sticks with you for a while. You know that effect, like your left in some aftermath of a shocking event.

The negative reviews say its one-sided. A lot of documentary's are biased anyway, when you think about it, just trying their best to get their point across. And if this one is, it doesn't matter 'cos we clearly don't hear enough about the sufferings and struggles of the aboriginal community, and you can't deny them. Maybe the Australian "white man" was demonised, maybe things were slightly inflated to fit the purpose. Don't care. You need to hear this stuff. Everyone needs to hear this stuff. Take it with a pinch of salt if you want, but watch it.

ps just read Jesse Boland's review (above). way better than mines and on point.