Twin Rivers

Twin rivers is a very good movie. It is a story of the road taking place in outback Australia. This film has an entrancing mood, set by stunning locations, a good story and the chemistry of two brothers. Supporting cast characters are strong and bind a mixture of impressions that linger long after the credits have rolled. Although made on a shoe string budget Twin rivers remains a thoroughly enjoyable film throughout. This movie deserves a place among some of Australia's finest.

By chance I came across The Legend of Ben Hall and fell in love with Matthew Holmes work and consequently was excited to read about the digitally remastered Twin Rivers. I had never seen this movie nor heard of it but immediately contributed a small amount to help this project along the way. I was not disappointed. The authenticity of the story, the settings, the costumes, hairstyling etc of the era were first class, well and truly above most current and past local TV and films. The local dance was a highlight as everyone and everything looked so perfect for the time. The cinematography of our beautiful southern gum tree country was extremely moving. I am obviously not a film reviewer but an oldie who loves her country and films that truly show the pearls of that great country. It is a real Australian story and not a fantasy like many modern films. This is a film, as is the Legend of Ben Hall, that deserves distribution Australian wide plus!

The debut feature film from Matthew Holmes delivers a beautiful coming of age story that leaves you thinking of the decisions you make in your own journey.

Avoided watching this movie for some time on the basis it will just be another poorly acted Australian soap. Came away thinking this is one of the best movies I have seen.

It is hard to believe that this great movie was made without external financial support and instead relied on the assistance of 300 volunteers and community organizations including vintage car clubs.

All of the actors provided believable presentations of their characters. Just came across as ordinary people living in the times of 1939.

This movie not only confronts the issues that so many Australians faced during that period (1939) of the great depression but the settings in the towns, on the sheep stations and along the dusty roads give a real picture of what Australia was like at the time.

Simple but poignant themes of mateship, young men growing up, following dreams and the truth of how significant people come in to and pass through lives often leaving the seed for further development.

A story told that people of all ages can relate to.

I came across this movie by accident and I am so glad I did. Every thing about it was handled gently but realistically. The colours of the scenery, the locations, the costumes were restrained and gave the story much more impact and much more reality, It was heartbreaking but enlightening to learn of the actions and emotions of an era not that much in the past. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey I was taken on and think Mathew Holmes is a genius to accomplish so much with so little. I want to see what else ha has done Loved it!