SummaryOn the trail of a missing person, troubled indigenous detective Jay Swan (Aaron Pedersen) finds himself in the small mining town of Goldstone, where he is arrested for drunk driving by local cop Josh (Alex Russell). When Jay’s motel room is blasted with gun fire, it becomes clear that something larger is at play. While struggling to overcome thei... Read More
Goldstone
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78
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Feb 23, 2018
100
It’s a gorgeous film to watch, but a better and bigger one to think about. The key to unlocking this hugely ambitious genre hybrid – a classic Australian film and a masterpiece of outback noir – is understanding that Goldstone is a country, not a town, and its name is Australia.
Feb 23, 2018
88
Filmmaker Ivan Sen is a quadruple threat as writer, director, composer and cinematographer of this wily Australian thriller.
Mar 1, 2018
80
When the violence comes, as it must, Sen stages his shoot-outs with the physical and emotional wallop of the best westerns, but he’s more interested in restoring the faith of law enforcement officers whose belief in justice has eroded.
Mar 14, 2018
75
It is not a story of justice, but of a kind of standoff between good and evil. Initially, there seems precious little of the former.
Feb 23, 2018
75
The pace might be slow, but it allows some great performances to breathe.
Mar 8, 2018
70
This is Pedersen's second movie for Sen in the same role (after "Mystery Road," with a reported Australian television series in the works), and his Jay is the kind of compellingly gloomy, intelligent and tough justice-seeker easily worth a whole series of politically thorny, culturally resonant crime sagas.
Mar 1, 2018
70
Its sociopolitical concerns — primarily around indigenous land rights — are muted and muddled by a script that favors manly grunting and moody looks over clarifying dialogue. Riven with racism and sharp bursts of violence, Goldstone nevertheless has a rough, desolate beauty.
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7.1
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Aug 2, 2020
9
Awesome look at Australian back country. Quality performances slightly reminiscent of early Clint Eastwood movies in tone. This is the same lead character and director as Mystery Road; another outstanding viewing opportunity. Somehow they get top notch guest stars. Hopefully there will be more productions of this character.
Aug 4, 2018
7
Way better than the first one; it loses the Australian idiosyncrasy in favor of a more regular Thriller.
Production Company:
- Bunya Productions
- Dark Matter
Release Date:Mar 2, 2018
Duration:1 h 50 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Jay Swan in not welcomed into the hidden world of the brutal Australian outback.
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Awards
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards
• 5 Wins & 8 Nominations
Australian Film Critics Association Awards
• 4 Wins & 7 Nominations
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards
• 5 Nominations
