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The Legend of Ben Hall

The Legend of Ben Hall

Western · 2016

Ben Hall is drawn back into bushranging by the reappearance of his old friend John Gilbert. Reforming the gang, they soon become the most wanted men in Australian history.

Movie details

The Legend of Ben Hall

“Legends never die”

2016 Western 2h 19m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

Community rating

Ben Hall is drawn back into bushranging by the reappearance of his old friend John Gilbert. Reforming the gang, they soon become the most wanted men in Australian history.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Legend of Ben Hall?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Matthew Holmes

Written by

Matthew Holmes

Jack Martin

Jack Martin

Ben Hall

Callan McAuliffe

Callan McAuliffe

Daniel Ryan

Arthur Angel

Arthur Angel

Edward Morriss

Angus Pilakui

Angus Pilakui

Billy Dargin

Andy McPhee

Andy McPhee

Old Man Gordon

Fantine Banulski

Fantine Banulski

Eliza Mensey

Jamie Coffa

Jamie Coffa

John Gilbert

Court is in session

Put The Legend of Ben Hall on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Patience is part of the point.”

Duration becomes texture. The film asks you to inhabit its world instead of merely processing its plot.

The prosecution The Adrenaline Seeker

“A test of endurance, your honour.”

Stillness keeps submitting itself as meaning. At some point, contemplation needs something worth contemplating.