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JamesG · 02-27-2009, 08:13 PM

Australia Becomes Homeland's Second Biggest Hit
27 February 2009 4:10 AM, PST

Baz Luhrmann's World War II epic Australia has become the the country's second highest grossing film of all time - despite the picture receiving a string of negative reviews.

The Moulin Rouge director spent four years and $130 million (£87.6 million) on the homage to his homeland - which stars Aussie actors Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.

But the high profile stars and huge budget failed to impress film experts - who gave the movie a lukewarm reception upon its release last November.

However, the negative press failed to discourage consumers heading to theatres across Australia - putting it just behind Crocodile Dundee as the country's second biggest earning movie, taking in A$36,786,730 (U.S.$23,528,302/£16,596,280).

Twentieth Century Fox representative Marc Wooldridge says, "The on-going box office success of Australia has been outstanding, and a unique testament to the way the film has been embraced by this country."

Australia has grossed almost $200 million (£142 million) worldwide to date.

-IMDB News

TJL · 02-27-2009, 08:37 PM

Well, it's nice to know that someone watched that movie.

02-27-2009, 08:13 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,235	"Australia" Very Successful In Australia Australia Becomes Homeland's Second Biggest Hit 27 February 2009 4:10 AM, PST Baz Luhrmann's World War II epic Australia has become the the country's second highest grossing film of all time - despite the picture receiving a string of negative reviews. The Moulin Rouge director spent four years and $130 million (£87.6 million) on the homage to his homeland - which stars Aussie actors Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. But the high profile stars and huge budget failed to impress film experts - who gave the movie a lukewarm reception upon its release last November. However, the negative press failed to discourage consumers heading to theatres across Australia - putting it just behind Crocodile Dundee as the country's second biggest earning movie, taking in A$36,786,730 (U.S.$23,528,302/£16,596,280). Twentieth Century Fox representative Marc Wooldridge says, "The on-going box office success of Australia has been outstanding, and a unique testament to the way the film has been embraced by this country." Australia has grossed almost $200 million (£142 million) worldwide to date. -IMDB News

02-27-2009, 08:37 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Well, it's nice to know that someone watched that movie.
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