This is a truly wonderful, quiet picture. It runs up a goodly number of subplots without being muddled, and manages to make them pay off in the end. Will Jim earn the right to his father's farm? Will he win the respect of his fellow ranchers? These and about a half dozen other questions preside over most coming of age stories; what sets Snowy River apart is difficult to put one's finger upon. One certainly is the majesty of the Australian scenery, a supporting player in its own right. Respect certainly has to be paid to the considerable chemistry between Thornton and Burlinson (the leads). I don't know. In the end, perhaps its just like any other good character movie: it's that we care about the characters and we want them to be happy.
I rated this movie 10 out of 10, I heartily recommend this movie to anyone who's ever had to grow up too soon, fallen in love outside his station, or rode a horse.
I rated this movie 10 out of 10, I heartily recommend this movie to anyone who's ever had to grow up too soon, fallen in love outside his station, or rode a horse.