Gone (2006)
A British couple hitch a ride with an American drifter in the Australian Outback.
Gone is one of those film's that you've probably seen ten times before under different titles. There's nothing original about it yet second time around it still gave me feelings of anxiety for the couple with a rising level of tension enveloping everything. As a study of psychotic behavior it keeps you captivated despite one or two minor niggles along the way.
The film stands or falls by the acting of the three leads as for the majority of the running time they are the only characters onscreen. Thankfully they handle things well which adds to the emotional strain for the characters and viewer alike, keeping the story running smoothly and giving us a fairly suspenseful road movie.
Director Ringan Ledwidge in only his third feature has a great eye for the camera and some of the photography is stunning, portraying the Outback as a deadly yet gorgeously beautiful locale.
Gone isn't going to change your life but it should make for an enjoyable ninety minutes entertainment and comes recommended for those who enjoy this genre of film.
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