Andrew Whiteside

Watch: High Ground is a stunning film

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Plot

A World War One sniper has to track down an aborigine warrior who’s been exacting deadly  revenge on settlers after the horrific and illegal massacre of his tribe. 

Acting

The entire cast is wonderful and give dramatic emotional performances in keeping with the subject matter of the film. 

8 out of 10 for acting. 

Plot/Script

Beautifully written with haunting scenes. The plot unfolds in a natural way. There are deeply distressing scenes, over all this is a powerful and thought provoking film. 

8 out of 10 for story 

Cinematography

The Kakadu national park lends itself to wonderful shots and set ups in this film. The entire look of it is gorgeous. 

8 out of 10 for cinematography 

Set/Costumes  

Every detail of the film is meticulously created which gives it authenticity and believability. 

8 out of 10 for sets and costumes .

Entertainment 

Not an easy watch at times, you will feel angry and upset but also uplifted throughout it. but it is very very good 

8 out of 10 for entertainment value 

Average 

Adding all those scores means High Ground gets an average of 8 out of ten. 

HIGH GROUND 

Starring: Simon Baker, Jacob Junior Nayinggul, Jack Thompson, Aaron Pederson, Ryan Coor, Witiyana Marika, Callan Mulvey, Caren Pistorious, 

Directed by: Stephen Johnson 

Duration: 105 minutes

In New Zealand Cinemas 4th February 2021

Trailer 

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