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The Man From Snowy River II
Adventure · Western · 1988
After a few years trying to earn money to marry Jessica Harrison, Jim Craig returns to Snowy River. But he finds that a lot of things have changed.
Movie details
The Man From Snowy River II
“The man is back!”
1988 Adventure · Western 1h 50m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.8 / 10
Community rating
After a few years trying to earn money to marry Jessica Harrison, Jim Craig returns to Snowy River. But he finds that a lot of things have changed.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Man From Snowy River II?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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The Man from Snowy River
Drama · 1982
Jim Craig has lived his first 18 years in the mountains of Australia on his father's farm. The death of his father forces him to go to the lowlands to earn enough money to get the farm back on its feet.
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Names above the title
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Geoff Burrowes
Written by
John Dixon · Geoff Burrowes
Tom Burlinson
Jim Craig
Sigrid Thornton
Jessica
Brian Dennehy
Harrison
Nicholas Eadie
Alistair Patton
Mark Hembrow
Seb
Bryan Marshall
Hawker
Rhys McConnochie
Patton Snr.
Court is in session
Put The Man From Snowy River II on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.