Family-friendly adventure movie set in Australia references Aboriginal culture without becoming too preachy about it. You can tell this is set in Australia because the characters tell you so and also because everybody says 'bloody' a lot, uses colorful Australia idioms and there are lots of cut away shots to Australia fauna. It's a bit puzzling then why the makers of this movie chose to import American child-actor Henry Thomas to play the main role. I dare say there are many Australian actors of the same age who could have played the role just as well. I guess it was to make the movie more appealing to overseas audiences. That being said, there is no question young Mr Thomas is a very good actor and he is great in this movie. Most of the other actors are too, although there are a few Aussie stereotypes that may make you cringe.
The story line of this is a little confusing, but it certainly held my kids' attention. I quite enjoyed it too. It does get quiet exciting towards the end. Aboriginal culture and legend feature heavily and I don't know how accurate the references are but at least they are respectful.
Me and the kids have watched some real turkeys of movies in the last few weeks. Frog Dreaming is not one of them. Give this one a go. You won't be sorry.
The story line of this is a little confusing, but it certainly held my kids' attention. I quite enjoyed it too. It does get quiet exciting towards the end. Aboriginal culture and legend feature heavily and I don't know how accurate the references are but at least they are respectful.
Me and the kids have watched some real turkeys of movies in the last few weeks. Frog Dreaming is not one of them. Give this one a go. You won't be sorry.