Director: Kriv Stenders
Classification: PG, 92 mins. Australia
Distributor: Roadshow
Family Comedy, Drama.
Who would of thought a dog could portray such a range of emotions! This is so wonderfully filmed, acted and directed it was pure pleasure to watch. Hurrah for an Australian film to capture both the colloquial, cultural, and at the same time a believable story that makes you laugh and cry without the usual cliches.
Adapted from the novel of the same name by award-winning author Louis De Bernières, Red Dog is a legendary story of a charismatic kelpie who unites a male dominated mining community in Pilbara region of north-West Australia in the 1970s. Red Dog is a friend to all, but loyal to only one.
I don't want to spoil it for you by telling you more, though invite everyone to experience it for themselves. A thoroughly feel good film that has the added bonus of celebrating the uniqueness of Australian multi-culture - especially in the setting of 70s white Australia policy. The balance is perfect.
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