It's almost impossible not to be swept up by the exuberant fun of this singing, dancing, irony-laced ode to the repression, reeducation and resistance of Australia's indigenous tribal peoples circa 1969.
The movie will make you tap your toes; don't expect much for your head or your heartstrings.
50
VarietyDennis Harvey
VarietyDennis Harvey
Offering blandly stereotypical characters in a trite road-trip narrative, it's genial but too silly for most grownups, and likely to impress few "High School Musical"-indoctrinated kids.
50
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle
A very slightly plotted, over-the-top film with hammy acting suitable for an old "Benny Hill" episode. If that sounds like fun, go see it, mate.
40
The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Bran Nue Dae has so much feel-good fizz that you can almost overlook its rickety construction. But not quite.
38
Washington PostMichael O'Sullivan
Washington PostMichael O'Sullivan
So light and airy, it almost floats away on its own breeziness.
30
Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader
As a drama this is rote, as a musical it's uninspired, and as a comedy it's adolescent; ultimately it's a mess, unsure what it wants to be.