True History of the Kelly Gang

IFC Films | Release Date (Streaming): April 24, 2020

5.3	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 35 Ratings

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RalfbergsMay 3, 2020

The movie was okay. Watchin trailer I expect something better but it did have good actors in it and overall it's not a bad movie, but for me not memorable at all for me to give higher rating, given in my eyes not many standout scenes happenedThe movie was okay. Watchin trailer I expect something better but it did have good actors in it and overall it's not a bad movie, but for me not memorable at all for me to give higher rating, given in my eyes not many standout scenes happened at any point.… Expand

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TVJerryFeb 10, 2021

Even though this film claims that none of it is true, it’s based on the notorious Australian outlaw Ned Kelly (played as an adult by George MacKay). It’s set in the 19th century, when the English still ruled the continent with much resentmentEven though this film claims that none of it is true, it’s based on the notorious Australian outlaw Ned Kelly (played as an adult by George MacKay). It’s set in the 19th century, when the English still ruled the continent with much resentment from the inhabitants. Kelly was primed at an early age to be hard and unsparing and this narrative follows him in his unpleasant personal life, right up to the anarchist rebellion he led. The entire film has a brutal, bleak overtone that makes it hard to handle. It’s biggest asset is director Justin Kurzel, who is one of the great visual stylists working today (previous films include Assassin’s Creed and Macbeth both starring Michael Fassbinder). This one continues his impressive skill at creating memorable mise en scène and overstated dramatic moments. There’s hardly a pleasant moment and no fulfilling resolution, but as a piece of filmic art, it’s impressive.… Expand

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