Lucky Miles

There is definitely no doubt in my mind that Lucky Miles should be included in the International Australian Film Festival of 2016. The inclusion of this film is justified by how Australia and its people are portrayed perfectly with a balance of seriousness and humor thanks to its Australian director Michael James Rowland. With home grown films it is typical for writers to take the easy road and create two dimensional characters without any personality. This most certainly is not the case in Lucky Miles and is one of the main reasons why it should be considered for the festival. The director truly shows his skill by being able to bring the viewers back to 1990 and make it completely believable. He didn’t miss any detail from the clothing all the way to the personality and facial expressions of each individual character. Lucky miles is one of the greatest movies of this generation to tackle such a big issue like asylum seekers, they do it with such humor yet an aura of seriousness allowing reflection upon viewing this theatrical master piece.
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It shows the harsh terrain of Australia whilst intertwining the kind-hearted care free attitude of its people. Not only does it break the stereotypical molds it challenges new ideas of what it means to be Australian. Finally after many years a movie has stood up, tackled an issue head on, an issue that has been up for debate for decades. It brings a new view of Australia and Australians to the international market and shows it how we truly are. We don’t smoke and drink every day or ride kangaroos to work, but we do stand by our mates, keen to have a laugh and are able to pull through although being in one of the least habitable places. It’s thanks to this fair and just view of Australia that Lucky Miles has been so successful and why it is so effective, without a doubt Lucky Miles has to be at the 2016 International Australian Film