I've been reading a lot lately about the emergence of Australian cinema; if you haven't caught a hint of this yet, you probably will someday soon if films like Last Ride are any example. The films stars Hugo Weaving in a much smaller, quieter but no less commanding role than you're probably accustomed to seeing him. It's an intimate road movie of a father who takes his son with him as he travels to escape authorities after committing a brutal crime. This trailer really showcases the close nature of the direction between the father and son against the backdrop of Australia's very vast horizon. The contrast is quite stunning.
I have high anticipations for how Weaving will portray the monster with a fatherly heart—or father with a monstrous heart; acting in his native voice will certainly liberate his performance. His relationship with the boy will be key as it was in Clint Eastwood's A Perfect World. In fact, this film will most likely hinge on the character of the son. Should he realize that his father's promises and reassurances are as empty as the landscape he's been taken to, what will he do?
The film is set to open in Australia on July 2nd. I'm fairly sure with an international star in the lead, it will have no problem finding distribution or festival screenings at a city near you.
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