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thumbs_aloft — 18 years ago(September 05, 2007 02:34 PM)
The film was too long and much of the imagery pretty mundane. It would have made a nice short film, say 45 minutes long. I can't see why people find this film special. Perhaps they were forced to read the novel in school?
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hobbesnblue — 17 years ago(August 19, 2008 10:20 AM)
Perhaps they have good taste? Go back to your Michael Bay films, Son.
He gave you perfectly legitimate reasons for disliking the film it's not like he said it was "yucky and boring." Why would you feel the need to insult his tastes just because he disagrees with you? Roger Ebert is not god, and every viewer is entitled to his/her own opinion. "Walkabout" has its definite merits, IMO, but I'm not going to be putting it on my mental "Top 10" or even "Top 50" movie lists anytime soon. -
Benedict_Cumberbatch — 17 years ago(September 27, 2008 07:09 PM)
I think "Walkabout" is a masterpiece and Luc Roeg gave one of the most adorably natural child performances I've ever seen. Agutter was pretty good, too.
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Merrida — 17 years ago(October 28, 2008 11:28 PM)
I've never even seen this movie and only "know about it" by watching Coupling (the original Brittish version). Not having seen it I still would not diss it, on reference alone. But why on earth should it be defended at all costs?
Sic vis pacem para bellum.
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allen-conway-1 — 16 years ago(August 11, 2009 12:31 PM)
This is a pretentious film by a pretentious director proclaiming that he has something to say. I don't think he has. As such I don't think there is anything to defend. Except, perhaps, for some nice camera work, some cute animals, and a cute girl. Just as well Roeg has disappeared without trace.
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saxman418 — 9 years ago(January 07, 2017 06:59 PM)
"Just as well Roeg has disappeared without trace." What planet are you on? Nic Roeg is a highly acclaimed director and cinematographer. http://www.imdb.com/board/20001676/?ref_=nmawd_awd_nm
IMO his masterpiece is 'Don't Look Now'.
Blowin the changes!