From NetFlix:
In the days leading up to World War II, Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) inherits a sprawling cattle ranch in northern Australia. Threatened by land barons, she reluctantly joins her farmhand (Hugh Jackman) as he drives 2,000 head of cattle across the outback. While on the grueling trek, they witness the Japanese bombing of Darwin, which heralds Australia’s entry into the war. Director Baz Luhrmann co-wrote this captivating historical epic Oscar nominated for Best Costume Design.
Just enjoy this corny B-film for the satire it really is. Hopefully Nicole Kidman is ham acting on purpose. Otherwise she is just plain clueless. Bawdy, frank comedy is the film’s strong point.
Interspersed are “tense” episodes that are, under the circumstances, hard to take seriously unless
you are under the age of 15. And admit it, there is just nothing like a good old black-versus-white cowboy movie.
Don’t misunderstand me. I enjoyed the film. It tells a story and if you can do nothing more than tell a good story, you are a step ahead (think Spielberg, the king of corny).
I keep trying to spot the great actors and actresses of the early 21st century. I still have hopes for Hugh Jackman. As far as his role goes, he doesn’t miss a beat. I am just a bit disappointed when good actors go bad (for example, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”). Remember when Anthony Hopkins played in good films ?
Wikipedia has an article about the film.