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The Legend of Ben Hall

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Bush ranger Ben Hall is drawn back into crime by the reappearance of his old friend. The duo takes on a new recruit and soon begins a spree of robberies and crimes across New South Wales. After killing two policemen, the three become the most wanted men in the colony when the government declares that they can be shot on sight. Fearing for his life, Ben makes desperate plans to flee the colony, but with a such a large bounty on their heads, treachery abounds where he least expects it.
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Sheri Linden Hollywood Reporter Holmes' unfocused screenplay makes clear that his subject was an honorable thief (Hall never took a life), but the writer-director never makes any of it matter. Dec 17, 2016 Full Review Michael Rechtshaffen Los Angeles Times Often the word "legend" in a film title can be a fairly good indicator that you're not in for a breezy frolic, but that still doesn't prepare you for the ponderously protracted slog that is "The Legend of Ben Hall." Dec 15, 2016 Full Review David Stratton The Australian As portrayed by Jack Martin, the bushranger is an imposing figure, tall craggy, blue-eyed and charming when he wants to be. But his motivations, except for the fact he wants his son back, remain sketchy. Rated: 2.5/5 Dec 2, 2016 Full Review Jason Di Rosso The Final Cut The film is a rich, if flawed, portrait of a haunted man and a romantic tribute to the Australian bush as a mirage of freedom. Nov 20, 2017 Full Review Anthony Ray Bench Film Threat The Legend of Ben Hall doesn't offer much, especially those not well-versed on legendary Australian bushrangers. It's probably a good idea just to skip this one. Rated: 6/10 Aug 30, 2017 Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com As a celebration of a life lived on its own terms, it's a bit unappetizing, trying to make a hero out of a man who spent the majority of his life making trouble for others. Rated: C+ Aug 2, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joshua H MORE MORE MORE! We need more good Bushranger movies or series. MORE! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review Mick F An outstanding film depicting Ben Hall and his Gang of bushrangers. Cinematography, costumes and acting and story line are first class. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/18/23 Full Review Liam D A seriously underrated western about Australia's most dangerous outlaw Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/13/22 Full Review Audience Member Ben Hall is an outback western that is probably 25 minutes too long. Ben was known for being an outlaw, but not taking lives in the process. Based on a true story...was a little sleepy for me. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Jake H the critics are CLUELESS on this one.. great movie! Jamie Coffa steals the show. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/22 Full Review Ron G The character of Jamie Coffa was insufferable. Casting a flamboyant gay as a tough guy cowboy was the height of poor casting. His frequent gay laugh was beyond grating and made me want to mute the movie or just plain stop it. I only watched it to the end because my wife wanted to finish watching it. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/18/21 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Bush ranger Ben Hall is drawn back into crime by the reappearance of his old friend. The duo takes on a new recruit and soon begins a spree of robberies and crimes across New South Wales. After killing two policemen, the three become the most wanted men in the colony when the government declares that they can be shot on sight. Fearing for his life, Ben makes desperate plans to flee the colony, but with a such a large bounty on their heads, treachery abounds where he least expects it.
Director
Matthew Holmes
Producer
Russell Cunningham, Jessica Pearce, Matthew Holmes, Michael Favelle
Screenwriter
Matthew Holmes
Production Co
The Legend of Ben Hall Movie
Genre
Action, Biography, History, Drama, Western
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2017
Runtime
2h 19m
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