Tomorrow when the war began Review Tomorrow when the war began is an Australian film based off of the popular series of novels written by John Marsden. Despite the film having a relatively simple story the film was still quite enjoyable. I felt the real let down was some of the acting. To be fair majority of the actors weren’t particularly experienced. I feel as if a few actors had been swapped around the film may have been more enjoyable. An example of one of the “let down’ actors was Chris Pang who played Lee Takkam in the film.
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He seemed kind of bland throughout the film, which kind of dragged the film down. The character of Robyn Mathers was also quite annoying and I found her transformation into gun wielding warrior kind of unrealistic. My favorite character in the film was Chris who was the comedy relief stoner. I did enjoy him but I felt as if his character wasn’t really necessary and sort of ruined the serious vibe I think the film was going for. Despite the simplicity of the film I still enjoyed it even with the weak acting.
The beautiful landscapes also made the film visually attractive which always enhances a film. Some of the shots where the characters were driving by the farm in evening are great examples of this. I would have to say that the visuals in this film are the highlight. A lot of lighting in the night scenes also looked very nice. The greatest use of light was the scene in which the helicopter circled the house shining its searchlight into the windows. I can safely say that this film did have a good flow and seemed to transition quite well.
I think the entire back packing in hell section could’ve been cut down because to be fair teenagers’ running around in a lake isn’t particularly entertaining or original. Instead of the lake montage type scene that time probably could’ve been used to build stronger bonds between the characters. I also felt that the film should’ve gone for a more realistic approach. For example in the car chase the cars crash in numerous unrealistic ways that just seem a little stupid. In conclusion tomorrow when the war began can be an enjoyable film if you suspend your disbelief and put aside some average acting.
Chris Diary Entry For some unknown reason the power goes off at 9. Of course I have no idea what’s going on at the moment. Since dad didn’t give me the keys to the car I was forced to walk to the nearest house, which was ages away. After my long trek to the Ramsey’s place I found out they weren’t even there which was a major let down. The moment I turn the corner though I see there car crashed into a tree. They were al dead. Killed by bullets. I’d gone back to my house and simply camped out there and tried to relax.
Days later Ellie and all of her mates unexpectedly rock at my front door. Strangely they look all beat up and worn out. Since I’m just such a lovely person I let them into the house and tell them my little story. None of them seemed amused as I went through it though. Everyone seemed a bit up tight to me. Next thing I know I’ve been put on watch. Seems these guys are really ruining my day. As I’m on watch I kind of start to slip off until BAM I’m asleep. Next thing I hear is Eliie going insane at me. She has this major breakdown, eventually she calms down and wee soon went off to hell.
As we’re all in hell we get this crazy radio transmission revealing on of the major spots where the soldiers were coming in was Heron Bridge. Then the group comes up with ridiculous plan to blow up the bridge, which is absolutely insane, but there isn’t much else I can do except go along with it. So we sneak back into Wirrawee and all go to our separate posts. I get partnered up with Robyn, which is kind of strange. The stoner and Christian girl is an odd combination. Some how we manage to pull the entire thing off and we bring own the bridge. Truth is I’m pretty scared about what’s to come but I know we’ll all face it together
