ThiefHott Too much of everything

Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Rexanne It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

shakercoola Indigenous police detective returns to his home twon after qualifying as a detective. His first case is under resourced - the discovery of a teenager's body under a road used by truckers in outback New South Wales. Mystery Road is a masterfully executed slice of storytelling which keeps the audience wondering as he follows his instincts to find out what is going. It's a slow-burner but Pedersen has a charisma and is very watchable. One of the false notes is those he suspects don't do a good job of convincing him otherwise so there is some predictability.

swooned I am not sure why people would not like this. Yes, it is long and laborious and full of Australian isolation and the lack of resources in the outback, but this is the point. It is real Australia, not the imagery of the film by the same name. And Ivan wrote the music, too. Amazing stuff.The extremity of the performances is fantastic. It isn't easy. It digs deep. it is our version of a developing country, not to take it away from anyone else. The cause of this is much bigger than the film needs to represent, but it does a fantastic job expressing the loneliness and lack of empowerment most people go through, and one guy who won't stoop to that. Wonderful work.PS Do rifle shots take that long to travel? Amazing shooting if it was real.

Joe This film came as a surprise. I'd never heard of it before it was being shown late night here, and what I found was an engaging and disturbing film. I was engrossed.Based in a small town in the Australian outback, we have our lead detective single-minded investigating the disturbing murder of a young woman. Despite all the obstacles being thrown in his way, our lead is lead by a level of morality that seems to be missing from everyone else.The story is really good, and encompasses police corruption, ethnicity, self-preservation and isolation. It can feel it has some homage to 'No Country to Old Men' but it's still very different.The cinematography is sumptuous, and the acting is wonderful. Worth watching alone for this.It's a dark tale which is very worthy of viewing.

samkan I enjoyed this film as much as most of the other COMMENTERS herein. And like many of my fellow critics, I take issue with some of MYSTERY ROAD's untied plot issues. Maybe greater issue as I was disappointed at the movie's end. ADVISORY: Read no further if you're yet to watch as MYSTERY ROAD is indeed intriguing. This film is moody and interesting enough that it overcomes it's faults. But, and I'll be brutally specific: The attempt at depicting racial strife, injustice, etc., is ham-handed enough to approach gratuitousness. The "wild dog" subplot is by far the best storyline yet fades away. I''m guessing the druggies raised the mutts to protect their trade and killed the girls for canine feed. Finally -and almost irritating- is Johnno helping our hero by picking off bad guys and, if so, why? MYSTERY ROAD deserves far more than it's OK Corral ending. Whew, I'll sure take a lot of heat for this review!