In a world where movies seem to come out for no apparent reason, Australia comes on to the scene with both a reason and good storyline. Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman have very good chemistry on screen together and in a culture today that seems bleak and dark...this movie offers us a respite from the day to day doldrums and helps us escpae into a time of romance and intrigue that will keep you entwined for the entire 2 and a half hours. Go for it...you could probably use an escape.