On Australia Day, a most Australian of tails, which now deservedly stands as one of the top ten Australian films of all time at the box office. Based on a true story, and coloured by warm performances and wonderful scenery, Red Dog is the tale of a dog who via his antics and camaraderie became the hero of a tough Pilbara mining community. Through a vignette of stories in which Red Dog stars, a rich portrait of traditional mores is created, and the film neatly reminds us with humour and heartbreak, that the essence of mateship – or any relationship – is never giving up on someone.
An instant Aussie classic. THE AGE
I was immensely moved by “Red Dog”, and I can’t picture a movie-goer who won’t be. It’s wonderful. ABC RADIO
