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Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.

InformationRap This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Keeley Coleman The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

LeonLouisRicci Another Neo-Noir From Australia that is the First Wave of Russell Crowe's Career. It is a Film with Quirky Likable Characters and Characters that are Low Some and You Love to Hate.The Wavering Scenery that Varies From Hotels, Banks, and Believable Living Quarters to the Wide Open Landscape of the Incredibly Vast Australian, Non-Populated, Kangaroo Country. Yuki Kado, Who Made an Impression in Jim Jarmusch's Mystery Train (1989), Looks Childishly Stunning and Delivers a Multi-Faceted Performance that is Never Upstaged by the Somewhat Restraint of Crowe's Acting. He is a Charming and Strong Hero that She "Has feelings for, deep in Her heart".Russell Crowe's Reaction and Dialog Responding to Her Affection is Just Mesmerizing. The Film is Philosophical, Violent, Romantic, and Humorous. A Virtually Unknown Lovers on the Run Movie with an Abundance of Flavor and Suspense.An Exceptionally Subtle Stylization of the Neo-Noir Genre that Hits All the Tropes and Does So with Such Elegance and Confidence. The Two Leading Actors, the Directors Affection for the Genre, and a Good Story Elevate This One to Must See Status.

Rich Wright There is quite a lot of talk about 'karma' in this film. I undid the cardboard sleeve of Transit starring Jim Caviezel to watch it... and found Heaven's Burning lurking inside instead. Duty bound to see it, I stuck it on... and was quite simply blown away. I must have done something good somewhere. I can't imagine what, though.Due to slightly complex circumstances, Russell Crowe and Yuki Kudo are on the run from the police, Italian mobsters and the Japanese girl's estranged husband. Needless to say, there are a LOT of subtitles in this movie. During their road trip, they meet plenty of bizarre characters and find themselves in odd situations, while falling in love. Always being tracked by their unforgiving pursuers, of course...There's so much to admire here, I don't know where to start. The dialogue is witty, intelligent and all-knowing... especially regarding Australia and Japan relations. The action sequences are minimalist, but expertly shot... who needs a huge budget when you've got a director as talented as this? There is also, thank God, a rich vein of traditional Aussie humour running through which is HILARIOUS unlike say, the shallow stereotypes of something like Red Dog (And I promise NEVER to bring that... thing up in a review ever again).But most of all, it's the performance of one Yuki Kudo and her sizzling chemistry with Crowe that is the standout here. Don't get me wrong... he gives his all in a solid role, but she is the one who is simultaneously adorable and ruthless in an incredible display of acting. I would ask her to marry me, but 17 years later... Nah, she's probably too old. Shame (for her).So, an incredible film, and the biggest surprise since Luton Town almost winning promotion. And if you're reading this, you know that's a direct shout out to you... 8/10

Yaroslav Zaitsev (yarik83) Before i decided to watch the movie i read a few reviews and my perception was that the movie somewhat resembled bonnie and clyde. Well yes and no. We have this beautiful background music throughout the movie accompanied by a few violent scenes. What i found interesting is that there were no love story here but.. 2 heres somewhat got closer after one resqued another one.. long story.. finally i was surprised to see them die in a a rather interesting way. there is this sadness at the end that leaves you thinking about the meaning of life.I would recommend this movie to those who do not like much of violence and go for clint eastwood-like western theme.

lizswinden Admittedly I'm a dedicated Crowe fan and have almost all his old movies but when I first got Heaven's Burning I found it a bit odd and would have said - well all great actors have to put in time on mediocre movies before they get to the top stuff. However after watching it again today for about the sixth or seventh time, I have to say that it really is very watchable. Even those awful sideburns. But thanks for not inflicting them on us again Russell. Yes its a road movie crossed with Bonnie & Clyde,Aussie version, but the tender little love story, the fast pace, the violent bits and the collection of grotesque characters met on the way make for an interesting ride.