NEW RELEASE DVD RECOMMENDATION – LAST CAB TO DARWIN

SUMMARY: Rex is a loner, and when he’s told he doesn’t have long to live, he embarks on an epic drive through the Australian outback from Broken Hill to Darwin to die on his own terms; but his journey reveals to him that before you can end your life, you have to live it, and to live it, you’ve got to share it. (Written by Reg Cribb and Jeremy Sims) — IMDB

MY REVIEW: LAST CAB TO DARWIN is a wonderful movie full of raw drama mixed with intelligent humour. It explores a range of significant issues – death and dying, euthanasia, racism, the plight of Aboriginal people in Australia, friendship, and much more – all dealt with sensitivity. Michael Caton (The Castle), as Rex the dying cabbie from Broken Hill, is brilliant. And all of the cast come across as authentic. The characters are all developed well and the story is engaging and thought-provoking. And what happens in Darwin is a genuine surprise. Apart from being a touch too long, this is one of the best Australian films I’ve seen this year and will be appreciated by mainstream moviegoers. A true delight.