Who doesn't love the movies of Baz Luhrmann? I am a fan of the three movies he has directed:1992 - Strictly Ballroom
1996 - Romeo & Juliet
2001 - Moulin Rouge
Now comes Australia which is set to open next month. I must admit a historical sweeping epic across the outback of Australia from any other director wouldn't have me rushing to the multiplex but a Baz directed filme is hard to resist. You wonder why he has directed so little in 16 years but maybe he is just very picky, I am certainly not complaining but it's a little like your favorite band or artist taking forever to release their next album (yes Kate Bush, I am talking to you!)
This flick took forever to make and according to IMDB 15 babies were born to cast and crew during the shoot (talk about a fertile set!) including one to Nicole herself. The movie was filmed in various Australian locations including Bowen in Queensland. I wonder if Bowens population of 7,500 are ready for a more visitors as it seems prior to this movie coming out the big draw in town was a Big Mango ... crikey!
So I will certainly be there on Thanksgiving weekend or soon after if for nothing else to see one of the best commercials for Australia since Paul Hogan put 'another shrimp on the barbie'!
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