Tracks

While I was sharing a lift with two ladies at the cinema they asked me what film I was seeing? 'Tracks' I replied. They looked at me blankly.. 'About a woman who walks across Australia with 4 camels and a dog?' I offered. That description received a similar response.. 'I'll let you know if it's any good' I said although I doubt I'll ever see them again.. (I think they were church going folk.. Well, Freedom Church going folk that is..)

Anyway, on with the film..

My synopsis to the 'lift ladies' doesn't do the film justice really. It was beautiful. The Australian tourist board should be very proud as the country looks stunning and makes me wanna go there (after Iceland maybe). Being based on a true story always adds gravitas to a film too. Mia Wasikowska (who I last saw in 'The Double') plays Robyn Davidson, a young girl who decides to trek 1700 miles across the Australian outback from Alice springs to the west coast. Once she starts on her journey the sense of isolation and the harsh environment are well portrayed. The music is haunting and Robyn's motivation and backstory are shown in dreamlike flashbacks. Adam Driver plays Rick Salmoan, the young photographer for National Geographic who erm... follows her as part of a sponsorship deal with the magazine.
It's another one of those films that, if it wasn't for my Cineworld card I wouldn't have paid to see.. But I'm glad I did..

Overall another inspiring movie ****.

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