My opinions on this haven't changed. It's beautifully shot, a decent script, mediocre direction (I don't want to be mean knowing Arch Nicholson got ALS but it's not very well directed - you only have to compare it with something like Roadgames to know the handling isn't first class).
John Jarrat is fine and Nikki Coghill is magical. I kind of wish she'd played the lead - her character kind of hangs around too much. It would have been better with Coghill been a caring softy with Jarrat as a more swashbuckling type maybe.
The crocodile is bad. Too many close ups. Better to have it lurking under water. Killing the little kid still has a major shock. Poor continuity. Strong support from Burnham Burnham and Gulpilil. Ray Meagher and Max Phipps are a lot of fun too.
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