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THIS DVD IS EX-DISPLAY - NEW BUT NOT SEALED - BECOMING VERY COLLECTABLE NOWDAYS - RARE TO FIND - BX11 - The case may be slightly shop soiled but the disc has been kept in a plastic disc sleeve in a dry area). THIS DVD HAS BECOME VERY COLLECTABLE & HARD TO FIND
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This version of Ned Kelly is usually given poor ratings in general. Yes it's Mick Jagger, and yes he's not the most gifted actor. But this was actaully the first film based on Ned Kelly, imfamous Bushranger of Australia that had the character of Ned Kelly with the Irish Accent and around the same age as the real Kelly was (Kelly was executed at the age of 25). Before this film actors playing the part of Ned tended to be much older and minus the Irish accent. What really gives the film a boast is the soundtrack which is superb, and its just worth watching the film for that. In terms of its accuracy of the Kelly story, its probably more truthful that that of the 2003 version (but give that watch as well, as Heath Ledger is amazing as Kelly in it), although historical accuracy will always be compromised with artistic license.
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Tony Richardson's 'Ned Kelly' is a film which has divided opinion in the 40 years since its release. The film's one sided, negative portrayal of the English law enforcement in Australia, and a few hammy stereotypes have meant that 'Ned Kelly' has been unfairly derided in the British press. The film's fun spirit, excellent soundtrack (courtesy of Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson; as well as one lovely vocal from Jagger), and superb cinematography, have given it a cult fanbase which extends beyond Rolling Stones' lovers. This split opinion makes sense for 'Ned Kelly'. It is a film which contains both sublime, rain-soaked landscapes accompanied by the lilting songs of Kris Kristofferson, but also some rather dull and stilted dialogue; and Jagger's enigmatic turn as the titular hero is in stark contrast to some one-dimensional performances both within the Kelly camp, and the English one. On the whole though, the film's unquestionable positives, as well as its fun spirit and heartfelt (if rather biased) portrayal of the film's hero, makes 'Ned Kelly' an entertaining and worthwhile watch. And for Stones' fans considering a purchase, you won't be disappointed by Jagger's strong, often scene-stealing performances.
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This is the original Ned Kelly film from way back with a young Mick Jagger as the 'hero'. Jagger does a sterling job in portraying the Australian Outlaw, including lines like "Kissing a man without a beard is like eating porridge without salt." The songs throughout fit the film perfectly - "Blame it on the Kellys" - and we all wondered if the Clarke whistle which we all bought in the sixties was around at that time (see "The Wild Colonial Boy").
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