With Nullah playing narrator, the viewer is introduced to Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman), an English aristocrat who inherits her late husband's cattle station, which is located in the Northern Australian city of Darwin. He is played by Brandon Walters, who is impressive in his debut performance. This is made flesh in the form of young Nullah, a mixed race Aboriginal boy on the run from the authorities, who want to forcibly remove him from his home, and place him in a "civilised" environment. The heart and soul of Australia lies within the mythology and customs of Australia's indigenous people, and their often tumultuous relationship with European settlers. Aboriginal culture and its relationship with nature, in particular, have fuelled Luhrmann's imaginative vision. This is no surprise, since he is a master at approaching his material with a fantastical bent, creating truly memorable and often surreal sequences, which Australia provides plenty. What Luhrmann does well with Australia is tap into the majestic allure of the outback, and amplifies it. As a result, the sum of its vast parts make for a long running film (165 min), yet every minute is filled to the brim with captivating detail. Here is a film that works on multiple levels thrilling action adventure, detailed period piece, moving romance, stirring war movie, and it also continues the resurrection of the western.
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