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Goldstone (2018)

March. 02,2018
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6.6
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Indigenous Detective Jay Swan arrives in the frontier town of Goldstone on a missing persons inquiry. What seems like a simple investigation unearths an intricate web of crime, corruption, human trafficking, and coordinated exploitation of indigenous people’s land. Jay must bury his differences with young local cop Josh, so together they can bring justice to Goldstone.

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Stometer
2018/03/02

Save your money for something good and enjoyable

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Exoticalot
2018/03/03

People are voting emotionally.

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MoPoshy
2018/03/04

Absolutely brilliant

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TaryBiggBall
2018/03/05

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

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truthseekerlife
2018/03/06

This was a very well done movie! The acting was superb and the screen writing was as well too. I really appreciated the quality of this movie and the acting which was so life like and authentic. I really appreciate movies like these that rely on the actors and not special affects or big names. Well done! Bravo.

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The Couchpotatoes
2018/03/07

Goldstone isn't a bad movie but it just lacks a bit of speed and action. It's a bit slow, what I guess is normal in the outback since there is almost no action in those wastelands. There is just not much to do there. But the movie could have been better if it wasn't that slow. Now for the filming it was good. There's no place like the outback of Australia to have great nature shots. The story-line is entertaining as well. Two different cops trying to figure out what's happening and what happened to a missing Asian girl. They both do their research separately and differently but they are on the same side. Aaron Pedersen and Alex Russell did a good job playing those two characters. So all in all it's a good movie to watch once. I just would have rated a bit higher if it wasn't that slow.

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s3276169
2018/03/08

Again and again, Australia proves it has an exceptional talent, for crafting quality cinema.Goldstone is yet another real Aussie gem of a film. Its a story that has depth and beauty, juxtaposed by self effacing, unapologetic, honesty. A reflection, in many ways, of the stark Australian outback, in which it is set. There's a good detective drama on offer here too, backed by a really soulful, back story. A story that, in a straightforward but touching way, draws the viewers attention to the sad reality of life, for minorities and those marginalized by society. Aaron Pedersen has much to be proud of in the lead role as police officer Jay Swan. Like the film itself, his performance is understated, yet, at times, almost inexplicably moving. The other cast members distinguish themselves too, including Alex Russell, who plays Swan's local police counterpart, Josh. In short Goldstone is remarkably well written, directed and acted. True Aussie cinematic gold. Nine out of ten from me.

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Raven-1969
2018/03/09

Overly curious visitors to an outback mining town are told to be careful where they step, for there are snakes around. When Aboriginal detective Jay Swan is sent by the federal government to investigate the disappearance of Chinese migrant women, he encounters the snakes. The town is full of them. This is because many town residents, including the mayor, are on the take for the mining company and for the rest, they depend on the company in one way or another. "Without the mine," says one resident "there's nothing you know." Even among the Aboriginals, Swan gets no traction in his search for the missing migrants. "Brother boy, you're a guest here like the white man," one tells him. Not only does Swan fail to find someone he can trust, he cannot even trust himself half of the time because of a drinking problem. Yet Swan's persistence and toughness begins to pay off when a town resident dies in suspicious circumstances. As Swan takes advantage of holes in the armor of the mining company and their abuse support network, he also must convince fearful, abused and bullied people to step out of the shadows.The film revolves around a timely subject; human trafficking. The migrant women in the film and those who dare to speak against the mining company, are bullied, abused and made to feel worthless and insignificant. "The world was not made for you," they are told "you were made for it. You think you can make a difference?!" And these women have good reason to be afraid and stay in the shadows. "When you find the truth," they ask the police, "what will you do? Will you protect us?" Probably not.Goldstone includes some amazing images of the outback and intriguing shots taken overhead by drones. The film is a thrilling story about an important and timely subject, and it has interesting characters, yet it feels a bit constrained. This may have something to do with budget, acting and/or depth. International premiere seen at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival and the beautiful, historic Winter Garden theater.

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