The Proposition (DVD, 2006)

This movie is set in the 1800's in Australia's Outback. Beautiful scenery in this movie. You will be touched by this movie! A local enforcer by the name of Stanley is trying to protect his innocent wife Martha and receiving pressures from Eden his Commander to bring order. The Locals are acting up and causing problems. Charlie is one of the locals and is caught in the middle between his two brothers, Mikey and Arthur. Stanley has given Charlie an ultimatum that if he wants to save Mikey, he needs to find and kill Arthur who they say is psychotic. This is how the movie came up with the great title of Proposition. This will be a keeper!

Put the popcorn down and the kids to bed. Be prepared to be transported back to the wild west of the 1800's, outback style. Through the dusty Austalian landscape and the buzzing of flies, this is one of the most jarring and haunting films I've seen in some time. You can watch all the Hollywood fluffy blockbuster films you want, and will probably soon be forgotten. But a film like The Proposition will get under your skin and into your psyche. It is a cross blend of Eastwood's "The Unforgiven" and Peckinpah's "The Wild Bunch". This is a riveting piece of work.

there are a few good scenes and that's about it, i watch alot of foreign films and maybe it's because I had such high expectations, but overall i was pleasantly bored!!!

1/2 eBay sent me a DVD from Thailand...wrong region, etc. Thanks a lot guys. You could have put that in the description. As a result, could not view the video.

This is truly an amazing film which I recommend anyone over the age of 18 to see. It has an amazing story of good vs evil, and wrong vs. right, and the acting is some of the best I've seen as a whole ensemble. The director, John Hillcoat has a way of making these men look like the greasiest, dirtiest men you'v ever seen in this very authentic looking western Australian film. Great movie.

This is one of those movies that drew me right into it. From the first scene to the very last credit I was "involved". It is a very well written, superbly acted, beautifully filmed (in such a harsh environment), and wonderfully directed piece of art. The main characters are gritty with a violent edge, which is an honest reflection of life in that time and place, the Australian Outback in the 1800's. Yet they are sensitive with a strong sense of morality and justice, often acted out Prairie Style. The music, the cinematography and the whispered lines of poetry only add to the spiritual feel throughout the piece. This film does contain a fair bit of violence and swearing, so I wouldn't recommend it for younger audiences. Again, I loved this movie and if you want to watch a truly great film that stays with you afterward, then rent this one.

This was a great movie. Fast pace action scenes and very good acting. The story is easy to follow and has some good twists. A great example of the Western style.

It was an import which was disapointing. No indication of it being an import, becareful and ask questions about dvds.

This movie is definately not one that I would consider good as it is not my cup of tea. However, there is good action scenes and great acting. A definate watch if you like westerns.

I would like to write a review but am unable to because they mailed me one from Thailand which won't play on my system. It was advertised as a region 1 dvd. I have requested aid from ebay and as yet received none.

He did this film and I love him! Guy Pearce and so many hothers are in this! You will not regret this!