True History of the Kelly Gang

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True History of the Kelly Gang

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Released Apr 24, 2020

2h 4m

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An exploration of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang as they attempt to evade authorities during the 1870s.

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Its unusual approach won't be for all viewers, but True History of the Kelly Gang takes a distinctively postmodern look at Australia's past.

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Charles Bramesco

Inside Hook

For his fourth feature, Australia's prodigal son has returned to his visceral, lo-fi roots.

Sep 21, 2021

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Roxana Hadadi

Pajiba

How True History of the Kelly Gang broadens what we mean when we say the word "outlaw" is another step forward for Justin Kurzel in his cinematic investigation of what makes a man.

May 9, 2020

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Alissa Wilkinson

Vox

Kurzel favors stylized images and the occasional anachronistic metal track to provoke a mood more than faithfully recreate history. And his approach works well in this film...

Rated: 4/5

Apr 30, 2020

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

True History of the Kelly Gang is technically marvelous, and it boasts a phenomenal cast, who all offer amazing performances. With a slow pace and an overall lack of emotional attachment to the characters, I struggled to feel invested.

Rated: C+

Jul 24, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

At every turn, Kurzel challenges truth and oversimplified ideas about the Australian legend with a bold presentation, even as he avoids having a clear point of view.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 20, 2022

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Alex Behan

Stuff.co.nz

It's established at the start that nothing in this movie is true, but that doesn't take away from its gripping intensity.

Sep 10, 2021

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Pam K

Too weird for me. Felt I had wasted my time.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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Wayne F

Strong promise but failed at every turn. I get the feeling the film strives for but tragically misses at every opportunity. A feel bad movie with no redeeming quality that measures up. I guess maybe most / some of the acting is adequate. Shame on Russell crow. He should fire whoever advised this.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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Alec B

I appreciate that the movie is trying to pull apart the mythology of history but the imagery eventually becomes tiresome and repetitive.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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tao d

Thin characterisation. Stylish veneer that never rings true. Posing as insightful noir full of punk attitude like a teenagers self absorbed poem. Evocative landscape and awfully unachieved storytelling. Bought it and deleted it halfway through. My 17 year old son and his mate hated it and sat out under the stars trying to recover from the brutalising images.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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Eman P

I'm surprised by how many people thought this movie was "too weird." I didn't find it to be all that crazy. It's a beautiful and often violent movie that may feel a bit too long. Great performances from Russell Crowe, Nicholas Hoult, and Essie Davis. George MacKay absolutely kills it with his awesome, wild performance. Hell, even the kid who plays young Ned Kelly was phenomenal. Just really fine performances all around. Also love the queer stuff. It's good.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/23

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Michael D L

What a treat, on the last hot day of summer. I watched half the trailer and I was in. The direction was authentic yet quirky with the characters so flawed and flawless. Love takes on a whole new meaning when you have nothing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/06/23

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Synopsis

An exploration of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang as they attempt to evade authorities during the 1870s.

Director: Justin Kurzel
Producer: Liz Watts, Hal Vogel, Paul Ranford
Screenwriter: Shaun Grant
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Screen Australia, Film4, Porchlight Films, Film Victoria, Daybreak Pictures, La Cinéfacture
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Bloody Images|Sexual Content|Some Nudity|Strong Violence Throughout)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Biography
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 24, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 20, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $33.8K
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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