Sydney: 'Pride of Australia'
6.4
1938
0 hr 9 min
Documentary
This Traveltalk series short visits Sydney, Australia and its harbour.
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- Cast:
- James A. FitzPatrick
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Very well executed
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The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
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The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.
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It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
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