Just watched in on Vudu, and I was honestly blown away by it. Had this been made today, Donald Pleasence would be up for a string of awards. He's absolutely amazing in it. The direction, editing and cinematography is mesmerizing. It's one of the best films of the 20th century, and likely the second best film of the 70's (first goes to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest).

I saw it on TV in the mid 70's. Have been fascinated by it ever since.

Just watched it on Netflix last night, and it was truly a major acheivement in film by any standards.

“Once you’ve seen it, it stays with you forever.” God.That’s sooo true! 🎥🤩✨✨✨

I actually got to see it back in the day... it is brutally honest at times, but mesmerizing none the less... a must see for sure.... Another great Aussie movie of that era was "The Last of the Knucklemen" - I'd love to see that re-released as well.

it is truly a great Australian classic movie love wake in fright it is a great incredible movie and one of my favourite movies love it

Amazing film... best film I’ve seen I’ve seen in long long time

I don't know if anyone else in Australia ever thought, wow this is first time on screen that I have ever seen anything anywhere that even vaguely resembles "normal" everyday reality of how people really are. I couldn't tell em apart from any of my dad's mates. I enjoyed it because for once it was a film that was totally realistic if you aren't upper middle class. Most Aussies aren't.

@yurilemming4130

4 жыл бұрын

My old man always had guns in the car boot, never know when you want to shoot a roo or a rabbit.

It is rare to read a novel and find it captured on film just as you have imagined it. To be fair, I was born and raised in the Outback, but this film took no prisoners. It haunts me to this very day. Of course, I will watch it again and shudder!. Very little has changed regardless of the whitewashing of culture. The land is the lead actor in this drama; it is harsh, cruel and ancient. It has all the time in the world to erode, deprive and send you spiraling down.

@joesix-pack4022

3 жыл бұрын

As a city bloke dragged out to the country every year or so (because my wife's family are farmers) I can relate to this. Sure, people are hospitable, but there's a lot of suspicion there too, they're testing you all the time, trying to see what you're made of, and there's always, "What do you think of the place?" or "What do you make of us?" And of course you have to say that you love it there!

@peteywheatstraws4909

Жыл бұрын

The film really does capture the feel and story of the novel, bringing audio and visual along for the insane ride.

I just saw this in Columbus OH last week. This is one of the most visually arresting films I've ever seen, so far ahead of its time in its intensity and brutality.

@peteywheatstraws4909

Жыл бұрын

Well said, "mate".

A truly remarkable film like nothing ever made

Thank you, Tony

This film is masterpiece

Awesome movie.

it’s the best film of all time. No bullshit

@trickolas78

Жыл бұрын

Don’t get carried away. Its no Citizen Kane

@silversuit66

Жыл бұрын

@@trickolas78 it is in my world. Fair go !

Walked by a Bev Mo after seeing this movie and it pulled me inside.

Looking back, how does it feel to know you were connected to this film? I mean, the vibe about it then was much different than it is now. I think it's the second best film of the 70's myself.

If it only aired once on TV in 80s, I definitely saw it as a 12 year old

I have never seen this,looks fantastic,Gun actors in it.

I must have seen this on TV in the '80s, or part of it. It had a huge impact on me then, it was like being punched in the face. I watched the whole thing for the first time just the other day. It impressed me but didn't shock me as much as I expected - except for the kangaroo hunt, which is horrible - and I could see the humour in the film too, which I missed the first time round.

It could be considered the twilight zone.

i managed to watch it in the early 80s when they aired it on tv the first and only time here in AUS, left an imprint on me as a teenager . then sore it on youtube many moons later i was shocked . the main imprint is when he puked while trying to do the sheila lol .

Genteel? Dear oh dear, this commentator needs to get a lesson on the English language. Great film though. Thought so at the time and most people I know loved it. Then as now. Very true to he better ok, too. Can’t see the remake working because times HAVE changed.

First view

If Godfather was made in australia it would fail. If Jaws was made in australia it would fail too.! Every film made in Australia fails miserably like it's people who are a sellout for foreign movies!

If people walked out of "Wake in Fright' thinking, '...that is not us', then they have never been to the outback and don't know anything about it. What could have been considered unrealistic about this film, that I've found was, how could the Gary Bond character be corrupted so easily? He was supposed to be a school teacher with some culture, nous and commonsense, yet he drank himself into oblivion, lost all his money playing stupid two-up which is a mug's game, and he associates with the vilest of characters who normally, he wouldn't give the time of day. He's either not well or a very morally weak character.