Be Still My Heart -- New 'Australia' Trailer!
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But at last, there is a new trailer, courtesy of MSN, but sans embed code. It's an odd trailer. It starts off in a style that's quite contemporary, both in the cinematography and the music, and then shifts into the style (complete with choir) that one normally associates with an epic period piece. And while I know that Kidman and Jackman fight off an evil cattle baron and the Japanese invasion, little of that plot comes through. But it certainly looks beautiful, sweeping, romantic (love the peek at the love scenes), and exciting .... and maybe, just maybe, that's enough. Well, that and the shot of Jackman about 30 seconds in ....
Australia hits theatres November 26th, 2008.
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(Page 1)2. I beg to differ RE promotion. See:
http://www.australiamovie.net/2008/09/film-promotion-steps-up-a-notch-with-qantas/
Not to mention the teaser was paired with Indiana 4 and the new trailer paird with Desperate Housewives which drew over 18mil in viewers.
Im hoping it's just a case of good timing, I mean look at all those other Oscar contending films who foolishly released their trailers practically all in the same week or two. Now AU has the spotlight to itself, all because it didnt rush.
Posted at 9:39AM on Oct 1st 2008 by rougevelvet
3. OMG, I can't wait for this movie. I did catch some titillating bits of skin. I just hope it lives up to the sweep of the trailer, it gives me goosebumps. A new bit of WWII history to see for a change too, the Japanese attack on Australia.
Posted at 11:03AM on Oct 1st 2008 by Julie
4. Personally, I don't really care what the details of the plot are. Sweeping Australian mid-20th century epic pretty much draws me in. I cannot wait to see this.
I love Baz Luhrmann's films, particularly visually, and to let him loose on an epic is either the best or worst decision a studio exec ever made.
Posted at 11:44AM on Oct 1st 2008 by Kate
5. There's a second trailer there - I hit it first by accident, and I'm like, huh? what's elisabeth going on about? But seeing yours, yes, I see your point.Both good, and now I so want to see this movie.
Posted at 1:31PM on Oct 1st 2008 by Maria Stahl
6. Australia + Explosions in the Sky = Not quite awesome. But the movie seems awesome nonetheless.
Posted at 1:58PM on Oct 1st 2008 by Mario
7. Hmmm, I can't see the new trailer for the movie Australia but MSN won't let me see it because I'm trying to watch it from Australia. Bugger.
Posted at 1:39AM on Oct 2nd 2008 by Ross Carroll
8. An Australian unable to see the "Australia" trailer...now that is just not right!
It's still not up on YouTube, either. That's why I hate the trailers you can't embed, they become impossible to watch outside of the U.S.
Posted at 2:37AM on Oct 2nd 2008 by Elisabeth
9. Might just be your computer? I watched the trailer (repeatedly) the day it was released on msn.com
you can now also watch it on youtube or australiamovie.com or australiamovie.net
Posted at 12:26PM on Oct 3rd 2008 by rougevelvet
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1. Is anyone else tuned off by Jackman and Kidman's horribly fake Australian accents? I mean, give me a break.
Okay just kidding.
Actually I think it's very cool to see the two Australian actors playing Australian roles. With all the assbackwards casting in Hollywood these days, you have to give real credit to the casting department for making that happen.
Posted at 9:32AM on Oct 1st 2008 by techstar25