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Australia

Here’s a film you probably sneered at as its ads played for its mega-plex roll out. I beg you not to let you keep that from now buying the DVD. Because, frankly, Australia is a sweeping romantic action historical epic. American audiences probably disregarded the Baz Luhrmann film as the history of Australia. Shame. It is based in the growing outback during the WWII, but this is no documentary. It's more Gone With The Wind then Ken Burns play. Heck look who directed it - 'nough said?

The story goes…Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) decides her long away husband needs a good reeling in. The lass is pinkies upping around the estate when she decides his gallivanting over in that filthy Australia must end.

He has been over there hoping to train the outback and be a huge area rancher in the Northern Territory…

When Lady Sarah arrives in port it is immediately obvious this is one of the corset set that’s firmly found another planet. But you sense there's more behind those perfectly manicured eyebrows then crumpet testing skills.

We also are introduced to her husband’s ranch hand Drover (Hugh Jackman). He’s wildly wild. Drover is a through back to leading men found sexing up screens in the old days.He is tougher than bear grizzle with a soft mélange of a heart – once you penetrate its plutonium core.He's swell on the eyes too.

Sure, you know the two will probably somehow end up together…but the trip is often awe inspiring. Do not – for a moment – dismiss Australia as a corny love story. It is a sweeping epic that both sexes can relish.

Nicole Kidman, you might have forgotten, is a real actress. With Lurman behind the scene she always shines. Here is no exception.

Now let us breath in and take a moment to fawn over Hugh Jackman. This man is simply beautiful. If you found him irresistible as Wolverine, you may need smelling salts to view Australia.

And, for me, oddly enough, when he is “cleaned” up his sex appeal plummets. But lucky for all, as Drover he’s sporting a permanent five-o’clock shadow, weathered tight-fitting cowboy gear, and hat head. It’s as manly man bordering-on-soft-porn-in- effect as a gal could hope for in a family friendly film.

Endorphin-related sighing aside, Jackman also exudes talent. You have seen him singing and dancing right? This tall yumsicle is a rare serving of grade A talent.

The real star of the film is Brandon Walters. He plays Nullah, a “creamy” lad that is hanging around—ranch. He will capture your heart and the performance will have you in tears and giddy glee more than twice.

Australia is stunning. The immense crew Luhrmann orchestrates behind the scenes make every frame sparkle. The story is remarkable, the shots gorgeous, and the characters enthralling – even if you sometimes wish you had a subtitle running due to the heavy Australian accents. But you’ll have the DVD you can rewind. The film is long, but so good you won’t even notice.

Snack recommendation: Kiwi fruit salad and a tic-tac; Kidman’s impeccable figure will shame you away from any carb cravings!