Australian cinema has a rich history of exploring the darker corners of human nature through crime movies.
From true crime cases to character studies, Australian crime movies vary greatly.
This list highlights the ten best Australian crime movies.
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Mark poses as a member of a criminal organization to gain Henry’s trust and get closer to him.
The Strangeruses a slow-burn narrative to raise psychological tension and maintain suspense.
Edgerton and Harris both give strong performances.
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The Squarehas a tightly woven plot that blends noir elements and suspenseful storytelling, creating tension throughout the movie.
Some of the consequences and events in the third act may be a bit predictable.
Yet,The Squareis a thrilling exploration of moral ambiguity, greed, and paranoia.
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The dialogue inTwo Handsis grounded and witty, making the movie more engaging.
The performances of the supporting cast enhance the suspense and tone of the movie.
It is a complicated relationship filled with neglect yet love.
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Kev is a fundamentally bad person.
The gang is known for their violence against immigrants because of the gang’s white nationalist beliefs.
Romper Stomperisa controversial movie.
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Its portrayal of neo-Nazis has been criticized due to the possibility to inadvertently humanize extremists and glorify their acts.
However, the portrayal of the neo-Nazi skinheads is critical because of the gritty brutal realism of their violence.
Crowes visceral portrayal of the gang leader gives the character a chilling presence.
Charlie agrees to kill Arthur and sets off to find him.
The first thing watchers notice inThe Propositionis the cinematography of the raw, desolate beauty of the Australian outback.
Animal Kingdomprovides a very intense story of a family dynamic heavily influenced by the weight of their illegal activities.
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