Australian movies are not usually as good as this and thats a fact when it comes to acting, budget, scope and writing (most of the time).Based on the first in a series of novels by Author John Marsden. This is a very good action spectacular that is very similar in many ways to the 1980's cult classic, Red Dawn. A bunch of good looking teenagers are away on a camping trip in a remote, but lush part of the Australian countryside. Things are rosy in the opening stanza but all good things must come to an end. Upon their return their little town has been over run by the military without explanation. They band together, sneaking around gathering weapons and supplies to help them stay alive. there is more to it but I am not about to give it away in this synopsis, just go see it. Stuart Beattie is on debut as Director, he's an accomplished writer of such excellent films such as 'Collateral', his talent at the helm is obvious. The young cast are all very cool, a standout being Phoebe Tonkin, in a star-making revelation as Fiona.
Review of Tomorrow, When the War Began
