I hadn't heard of the Kokoda trail before seeing this movie, so did not know what to expect other than another war movie. But after the intro I was sucked in. It was interesting but beware it is not for the squeamish. I took my mum to see it as I won 2 tickets to the advance screening, she also quite enjoyed it but at times didn't like the 'brutal' scenes or profanity used. I believe it compares with Platoon, a great war film of its time and as should Kokoda become too. The characters were good, I believe it would be hard for them to act in such wet and muddy conditions. They did not but depth into characters but each was different which I was pleased to see, their was a self-confident man who I switched on and off with in liking. Direction was the main reason I wanted to see the film, Aussie films are being very well directed such as Wolf Creek, and I was pleased on how the camera effects and angles were used.
Overall, anyone could enjoy such a great film even if you are not into war or looking for great direction, but the history and depiction of the event is brought forward very well. I tossed between a 7 and 8 of 10...but a 7.2 will resolves my decision lol.
Overall, anyone could enjoy such a great film even if you are not into war or looking for great direction, but the history and depiction of the event is brought forward very well. I tossed between a 7 and 8 of 10...but a 7.2 will resolves my decision lol.