Lost Gully Road

Probably the dumbest movie ever. Boring as hell and the only thing that could have helped this film would be gratuitous nudity. And it would have still been bad.

I had to stop half way through this sleeper (as in puts you to sleep) to take a nap. Between the character and the "action" it was to be expected. So some strange things happen, but taking into account it's after she takes an pill, and another and another from the same bottle, I'm taking bets that she's just having a high. I can't even imagine how some people gave this movie 10 stars, I must have been dreaming this disaster. Maybe Casper (or what ever name) waited until I was gone to turn this into a 10 star movie. I gave it a two because the view was stunning and the kangaroo was cute.

Sooo slow and the main character is such a miserable you know what! Good grief. I have been abused but she is just a stupid, miserable, rude person. The beginning is so slow that I almost didn't finish. It is all about her and just builds too slowly for too little of an effect! The other characters are all very fleshed out but she just never gets any depth to her character. She is like a wet wash rag! Why don't you read one of the books maybe it will make you more interesting. Sheesh! There are enough crochet quilts in this house to cover a small village. The nature is beautiful and once she starts walking around you hope that she will enjoy i but no she walks around with her head phones in.

I have been patient for 45 minutes into this movie. There has been nothing suspenseful, no sense of impending anything (bad, good or amusing.) The main character, Lucy, needs to develop some real interests because all she can seem to do is be bored and annoyed that there isn't a television. What I wouldn't give for a week where she is, quiet and peaceful, ghost or no ghost. I've watched this far in hopes that maybe there is a subplot involving the sister and why Lucy is hiding in the woods. Is the 'man' they keep discussing, Lucy's partner but Cassie is cheating with him while trying to convince Lucy that he is dangerous to her? Maybe Cassie and the man are trying to make Lucy think she's crazy? I don't know and at this point I don't even care. Lame, boring, and annoying.

Lucy (Adele Perovic) drives up to a house located in bush land and we soon learn that she has plans to wait at the house on her own as she will be meeting up with her sister. She kills time by inspecting the house and investigating the general atmosphere that surrounds her. Lucy and her sister seem to have something planned which is slightly vague but to top it off, something or someone is lurking around Lucy IN OR AND? the house...is it a person? A ghost? Or something worse?

Lost Gully Road is a fairly basic film with a super small cast. Some audiences might be surprised to see the film isn't always dialogue heavy. Instead, we are given some pretty creative shots which ate designed to give the audience a true idea of the atmosphere that surrounds Lucy and the fact that something bad is brewing...

One element I rather enjoyed was the film's audio track/sound effects. At multiple times the film gives the vibe of exactly what Lucy sees and hears. My Surround speakers were loaded with birds flying around, noises in the house, car engines rumbling and the list goes on. The suspense delivered in both audio and visual can't be denied, nor can the creativity of both of these elements. I also enjoyed seeing the film show a few good shots that truly show off the goods that is Australia!

As a plot, the film is slightly vague and the overall enjoyment will be up to the individual. If you're the type of movie lover who enjoys lots of plot and fast paced activity, you may find Lost Gully Road a slightly "slow burn" in regards to the plot department. Lost Gully Road doesn't tell its story in a rush but more so takes its time to build up the suspense which I personally enjoyed. As a thriller I found this film aimed for something above the standard creepy (or slasher) horror film. The look of the film is B grade, but sure, not every film needs an outrageous budget to tell its story. Lost Gully Road made me feel like I was watching a midday film or a TV episode. No matter what you think of the film, as it progresses, viewers will be become more curious to know what the threat is that Lucy encounters while waiting for her sister in this house.

Overall, this is a creative Australian film delivering a thriller with a basic plot and small cast. Lost Gully Road is to be enjoyed at a smooth, slow pace which only builds tension and the viewer's curiosity. It's different, it's creative and there's something to admire here based on the filming style alone. The film's audio track was also fun, showing off the suspense and bit of the fun that is the nature of Australia.

5.7/10 Walkden Entertainment