i actually quite liked it

i thought the movie australia was rather nice, poignant really, and rather beautiful. yes, long, but it didn't feel so when one was watching it. i had heard so-so reviews from some sources, but as i've come to find out, most of the movies i find wonderful are given reviews that are rather shortchanged. and though i may tire of happy endings as being the norm for hollywood, i did not mind it in the least for this film.