May 6, 2006
Richard Kuipers, Variety
Jack Finsterer,
Travis McMahon,
Simon Stone,
Luke Ford,
Tom Budge
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Director Alister Grierson teams with screenwriter John Lonie for this Aussie war drama exploring the fate of a missing patrol of Australian soldiers in World War II-era New Guinea. As Japanese troops ... read more
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January 31, 2011
Colin Fraser, FILMINK (Australia)
It's a remarkable feature for so many reasons, not the least of which is the haunting tension that fills every shot of every scene. Full Review
January 31, 2011
Paul Byrnes, Sydney Morning Herald
The movie is half a great film about Kokoda. Full Review
January 31, 2011
Jim Schembri, The Age (Australia)
One of the great strengths of Kokoda is the unflinching honesty with which it recreates the nature of the fighting. The film brims with detail that is physically, emotionally and psychologically authe... Full Review
January 31, 2011
David Stratton, At the Movies (Australia)
The film deserves absolutely top marks for really re-creating this nightmare -- the rain, the mud, the dysentery, the horrors and it is almost like a horror film at times, as the Japanese get so close... Full Review
January 31, 2011
Margaret Pomeranz, At the Movies (Australia)
First time director Alister Grierson is excellent at recreating the physicality of the Kokoda Trail but misses an emotional factor so that the film, while convincing, is not as moving as you would wan... Full Review
April 11, 2006
Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile
The film is at times harrowing, but how can it not? But for Australians, it is a stirring and valuable tribute and a fine piece of cinema. Full Review
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