"Broken Hill"

When our oldest son comes home from serving two years in Montana, we will have a list of appropriate entertainment for him. I admire the sacrifice the full time missionaries give to remove themselves from the world, concentrate on service. No dating, no films. (In two years this would make a great date film, wink, wink!)


PG for "thematic elements and some language."

Some lying to parents. Some parent fighting/yelling. Tame prison life. Tattoos. Naked sheep. Broken windows. Pounding anvil. Wheelchair with gladiator spikes. Cop cars. Judge's gavel. A kangaroo. Less kissing than "The Princess Bride."

And the MUSIC!

Loved this film.

It goes on the list with "Les Choristes."

I think it is the combination of visual magic and beautiful music that I respond to so strongly.

When Max is back from scout camp I will make him watch this. Two thumbs up and all my fingers and toes. (This from a film viewer who, as a teenager, thought Phillip Glass' "Koyaanisqatsi" the best film, ever.)