Rams

When I started watching I did not realise it was a remake of the Icelandic film I had seen a few years ago.

For the most part it worked, but it wasn't as humorous as I had expected it to be.

As ever Sam Neill is eminently watchable. Normally the same can be said of Michael Caton but his character for the most part was so obnoxious it was difficult to come to terms with.

Nice nod to Steve Marriott and Humble Pie, not only in the sound track but also the tee shirt!

I've seen both versions and in my opinion this Australian remake of the Icelandic original is superior. Though 20 minutes longer, it successfully wall - papers over the main points of criticism of the original. There's more humour, an explanation offered for the brothers' enmity (a valid criticism of the original) and a far more satisfactory ending, with much less ambiguity.

The Great Southern Region of Western Australia proves an excellent substitute for the admittedly stunning Icelandic rural locations and Sam Neill contributes a superlative, warmly amusing turn, as the pastoralist brother who just can't quite let go. It really is the stand-out performance of both films. Ewe shouldn't miss it.

Seen the movie with the whole family 7 - 75, we all loved it, something in there for everyone with that uniquely Australian touch.

It has a great cast and they really carry this film, but they have a lot of work on their shoulders.

No idea what the book is like but as a movie it has problems with where it wants to go. There's a bush fire story at the edge of it but it doesn't really get hooked in, just some vague mentions. There is great scope for humour , but it's not played on that much, and is almost over in the first 30 minutes. There's two love stories that don't go anywhere And the main plot? Other than the caricature of the government worker, there's so much that could of been better put together

This could have been a real feel good movie or bit more Aussie larkism , but left me and my friend flat .

Rams

A homespun tale of farming folk, this movies was really great from start to finish, Sam Neil was excellent, he dominated the screen with a physical presence as there was hardly any script to mention.

The whole cast was brilliant and there was a good deal of comedy throughout, but overall the whole thing was an emotional rollercoaster.

I'm not going to mention this was a remake of an Icelandic film but I'm sure others will see some significance in this but this would be merely an indulgence.

I giving this a solid 7 outta 10 for gentle Sunday night viewing.