| | | A film about the legendary outlaw whose story outgrew his life.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), Spanish, French Subtitled
Gripping action and powerful performances by some of today's hottest stars come together in this epic story of a real-life outlaw who defied the law and inspired his people. Actor Heath Ledger (The Four Feathers, A Knight's Tale) brings a raw intensity to the role of Ned Kelly, an innocent man driven to fight the corrupt authorities oppressing his people. Joining Ned's legendary gang is his best friend, Joe, played with devilish charm by Orlando Bloom (Troy, Pirates of the Caribbean) and sexy Academy Award Nominee Naomi Watts (21 Grams, The Ring) as Ned's lover, Julia. Overnight, the Kelly Gang become heroes to their people. But as their popularity grows, they quickly find themselves the target of a ruthless lawman, (Geoffrey Rush) who soon makes them the most wanted men the world has ever known.
"It's an exciting movie filled with plenty of action, adventure, beautiful cinematography and best of all, terrific performances." Clint Morris, Film Threat
"An impressively staged, dark-toned revisiting of the life and times of Australia's boldest and most charismatic outlaw." David Stratton, Variety
"Expertly combining the personal and the epic, Jordan has crafted an excellent historical saga that doesn't collapse under the weight of too much history." Erin Free, Hollywood Reporter
Editor's Note
A Western of epic proportions set in 1800s Australia, NED KELLY is Gregor Jordan's remake of the 1970 film that starred Mick Jagger as the notorious outlaw who lead a band of vigilantes in an affront against the Victorian police. Heath Ledger stars here as the beloved folk hero--a bush ranger, cattle thief, and gunslinger of Irish descent--who will go to any length to defend his family and friends from the wrong accusations the police make against them. Becoming a Robin Hood figure with the Kelly Gang (Orlando Bloom and Laurence Kinlan) by his side, the cowboys rob banks and preach to the local people, always trying to prove their mission in fighting for justice. Kelly becomes a symbol of both national pride and lawlessness, and he and his gang are revered by those with a rebellious spirit, and worshipped by young women and plain folks who can relate to them. But they are feared and loathed by the upper classes and the authorities (Geoffrey Rush), who place a bounty on Kelly's head and make it legal for any person to shoot him dead. The final showdown is a fantastic nighttime action sequence that benefits from silvery photography in near total darkness and dramatic, fiery performances. NED KELLY earns its place alongside the best Westerns on celluloid.
| Features | Artist To Feature Comparison | | Audio: English, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound; English DTS 5.1 Surround | | Interactive Menus | | Ned Kelly In Popular Culture | | Poster Campaign | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | The Real Kelly Gang | | Trailers | | Subtitles: French, Spanish |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Universal |
| Release Date: 2/8/2005 |
| Running Time: 110 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2004 | | Catalog ID: 23289 | | UPC: 00025192328923 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"The film, shot in somber faded tones by Oliver Stapleton, revels in period details and in the harsh beauty of the Australian landscape." 03/26/2004 p.E26Los Angeles Times
"This handsome production has the grandeur and sweep of a classic western." 03/26/2004 p.E12 Box Office
"The classically structured wronged-outlaw tale has a gritty, authentic feel that hearkens back to the rebel Hollywood westerns of the '60s and '70s." 05/01/2004 p.31 San Francisco Chronicle 7 of 10
The film is intelligent and well-made as far as action films go, with some effectively staged shooto - Mick LaSalle
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