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"The Dry:" from Oz comes this complex, more-than-worthwhile thriller starring

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Posted on June 16, 2021 at 15:56:31
tinear
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 Eric Bana.

Bana plays a fed agent returning to his childhood village where a long-ago co-worker of his allegedly murdered his wife and young son before blowing his head off with the shotgun. The plot seems trite, but it avoids many of the clichéd details that plague lesser films: Bana is surprisingly laid back. The supporting cast elevates the film, showcasing the wealth of excellent character actors in Australia--- and the prevalence of beautiful actresses with the talent to match.

I paid for it and I'm glad I did; it's not on any app we have...

 

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Sawr it at the walkie about two weeks ago . . . , posted on June 17, 2021 at 16:16:08
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 I never thought I would hear Bana say "Good Day" so many times, even at night! It was a lightweight story that once again warns me not to move over without MMA skill sets in place. Will have to say the I-know-how-it-ends crowd will have to wait.

 

"Lightweight story?" A man suspected of killing wife and son--- and then suicide? , posted on June 19, 2021 at 13:31:20
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 Tragic, more like it. Now, the treatment may be lightweight, but I don't see that, either, because of the skill of the twists-and-turns and the acting chops of the erstwhile stock of almost-always convincing Aussie actors. Perhaps not enough "heavy" on-screen violence for you? Yeah, it's kind of lightweight in that department compared to your usual stuff.

 

One man's tragedy is another's lightweight tale . . ., posted on June 19, 2021 at 20:16:30
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 Maybe it was Bana's character's that was so lightweight. I think it can be seen on Prime now.

 

Bana isn't John Wayne, that's for sure. His character isn't the trite, tough guy detective. nt, posted on June 21, 2021 at 05:27:13
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