Australian films get a bad wrap, if it isn't the hatred of hearing our own voices, it's the comparing to Hollywood big budget films. I think it is very hard for the average Australian moviegoer, in a society surrounded by American film and TV content to embrace our own product. It is quite a shame really, yes, our film's can be quite morbid or tacky at times, but why can't we embrace that? An what really annoys me is that an Aussie film can gain some success.. only if an American is cast as a main actor, or half of the film is funded and produced with American assistance. Red Dog, The Great Gatsby, Australia, really? These films had a major American influence and to be honest, I really can't see how Red Dog is portrayed amongst the Australian public as a decent film. I will leave my rant for another time because I have a lot to say.
Anyway....
Regardless of the film budget funding these films have helped shape Australia, creating jobs, shape the Australian identity in a world wide scale or are just so fun loving. The tacky to the attempted films of sophistication, these films all have a special form of art that makes them so iconic and memorable to be in my top 10!
10. Take Away (2003)
9. Tomorrow When the War Began (2010)
8. Crackers (1998)
7. Beautiful Kate (2009)
6. Cosi (1996)
5. Kath & Kimderella (2012)
4. Wolf Creek (2005)
3. Animal Kingdom (2010)
2. The Wog Boy (2000)
1. The Castle (1997)
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