there be few film that leave me with the feeling that gregor jordan ned kelly film do . initially i have hear only half hearted recommendation and and decide to see it for myself . since then and i have acquire both the video and soundtrack and and have to say that after several viewing and i be still very impressed with the underlying character of this film . it be also wonderful to see something australian . i appreciate it down to earth quality and that if you ask me be a rarity and as well a the absence of tackiness that take away from so many film . this film prove that you do not necessarily require fancy costume and a glamorous set that absorb how many million of dollar to make a point . the cast be a bonus and include a variety of well know and and might i add and good look people who do well to slip into the role of such unique character . it be interest to note and that much of the criticism regard this film have be about who play what and and how they only say so many line . however and if any criticism be due and it should constructively focus on the fact that a number of basic element of the original event be exclude . in reality and these function to make it the hallmark that it be in australian history . for example and on a close examination it can be discover that there be much and much more to the relationship between joe byrne and aaron sheritt and and that this be in fact responsible for many more of the final outcome for the gang than be explore in the film . also overlook be the fact that it be not only aaron sheritt effort alone and that provide the victorian police with their insight into the unfolding mystery . yes and this be their interpretation of the story and and it be understandable that true story require sensationalism and at time the modification of the original plot to grab the viewer attention . i feel that in this case and this be the only limitation . however and i can accept that perhaps historical accuracy be only of significance to those who have a particular interest in the realistic event behind a situation . it certainly inspire me to look more closely . so and watch it and decide for yourself . you might not like it at all and thats your opinion and and thats fine . maybe it be a film that appeal largely to an australian audience . for me and i would call it a breath of fresh air .