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7 feet of gold found randomly in the deserted outback of Australia, where almost no man has touched, sounds insane right? You might think so after seeing Australia’s Lost Gold, a fabulous take on an ancient legend that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Between the fascinating diary entries by Harold Lasseter and Luke, the filmmaker’s, curious spirit, this movie is perfect for a Friday night in.

So I love nature films, especially with winter scenery. That being said, Mountain Men did not fail to deliver. The setting is breathtaking and makes it completely believable that people would go camping there… until you see how brutal nature really can be (think: The Revenant). The cinematography fit the style of the film completely, which I can appreciate. It had a lot of long/extreme long shots that showed the entire setting and gave the movie a certain open-endedness…it really made you unsure of what was going to happen next. Seeing the two bickering brothers amongst all the snow and trees, especially at the part where Topher is literally fighting through a blizzard down this mountain, really makes you realize how wide the area is and how afraid they must be of the unknown. All in all, this movie is worth the watch and then some. Whether you’re really into cinema like I am, or you’re just a regular Joe movie-goer, this film is very engaging and charming.