Tomorrow When The War Began

On Monday I went to see the Australian movie Tomorrow When The War Began. I have conflicted feelings about it, to say the least. I don't know how big a splash it has made or will make overseas, but here it's a Big Deal to a lot of Australians of my generation and younger. It's probably safe to say it was the first blockbuster Australian YA series, and it still holds its ground today as the most successful Australian YA series.

( about the books for those that don't know them )

Now there's a movie, indeed a movie franchise. And my feelings have shifted from 'meh, not for me' to 'waaaah, conflicted, I wish this DID work for me!'

Because the movie is good. Damn good, for Australian cinema.

( the good and the bad of the movie )