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A terrifying tale of survival in the mangrove swamps of Northern Australia | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)Awards:
2 wins moreUser Comments:
Simple but effective moreCast
(Credited cast) | Diana Glenn | ... | Grace |
| Maeve Dermody | ... | Lee |
| Andy Rodoreda | ... | Adam |
| Ben Oxenbould | ... | Jim |
| Fiona Press | ... | Pat |
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Rated R for terror/violence and language.Parents Guide:
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90 minCountry:
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While many people found this film simply too slow and simplistic I really connected with it. There is no plot as such, rather the film takes the form of a human survival story about three people trapped up a tree with a man eating crocodile lurking somewhere in the water beneath them.
Personally, I thought the acting was mostly very good, despite the roles being quite demanding at times, and I felt a sense of warmth for the characters. The situation they were in was quite terrifying and I really felt nervous for them. I found the whole film quite nerve wracking because of the sheer helplessness of their situation and the constant threat to their survival.
The crocodile effects were handled surprisingly well for such a low budget film, and believe me, I have seen my fair share of dodgy croc movies. The creature moved well and had real menace and, although the audience I was with didn't seem too keen on the film as a whole, they still jumped and gasped whenever the crocodile appeared.
Script-wise, I would have made a few changes, particularly towards the end, but this was not a major problem. For fans of slow-burning survival horror set within the realms of reality this will be an engaging film but unfortunately I think for many audiences seeking a thrill ride and higher production values from their cinema experience the point will simply be missed.