Out of Australia, in 2010, a lot of America missed this movie. But it was popular enough there that two sequels are already planned (due out 2012 and 2013), with a TV show being mentioned. Based on books by John Marsden, the basic story is very similar to that of 1984's Red Dawn (the remake of which comes out November 2).A group of seven teenager's goes off on a camping weekend. When they come back the find everyone is gone, and that their part of Australia has been taken over by unknown invaders. The group continues on as they struggle against themselves and dealing with the new reality, but mostly to survive. Eventually the decision comes to take the fight to the enemy.
One of the most important parts of the movie comes as they're arguing over the importance of finding out who has invaded them. But as one of them points out, it doesn't matter the flag, they still invaded us, and are the enemy.
I was pleasantly surprised by the random red box pick I made. This movie is well done. That and who doesn't love that much Australian accent? Was great seeing a movie that showed patriotism for home against anything. In an age where we have peace and global unity spewed upon us, normally such movies are scifi related or historical. I shall be looking for the sequels, as well as maybe the books.
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