David Gulipil is superb is this haunting and powerful piece of cinema. Rolf de Heer is the master of making brutal films on race relations in Australia and produces yet again with this movie.

it's a good watch, check out mad dog morgan, fantasm

Captivating and surprising...

Not really an allegory, despite the characters being given only labels such as The Tracker, The Fanatic, The Follower, and The Veteran, rather than names. Instead, the film shows us the relations between a group of white men and Indigenous Australians in 1922 as a sort of microcosm or potent example of the wider relations between the invaders/colonisers and the First Peoples. And although the prejudice and devaluation are explicit and brutal then, there can be no denying that prejudice and devaluation remain, perhaps institutionalised, perhaps living on in those who miss the White Australia policy. As the Tracker, David Gulpilil has the toughest role and plays it with great subtlety. We see him assisting the white men (led by Gary Sweet as the Fanatic) who are hunting an Aboriginal man who has been accused of killing a white woman - and of course, we wonder what has led The Tracker to "betray" his people (which in itself is a problematic thought, since we soon can infer that the Tracker is from a different nation). When the hunters interact with other Indigenous people, The Tracker is in the middle, perhaps feeling guilty or at least awkward. No doubt there are strong situational forces that have put him into this position. But after a brutal act (or multiple acts) by the Fanatic, The Tracker (as well as the Follower, Damon Gameau, and the Veteran, Grant Page) begins to distance themselves from him. The movie continues until the Fugitive is caught and there are a number of dramatic events en route. However, the plot itself is possibly less important to the impact of the film than other aspects: 1) the impressive landscape (always important in Aboriginal cultures); 2) the music (songs sung by Archie Roach with lyrics that comment on the characters and actions driven by almost psychedelic soulful rock); and 3) artworks (dynamic primitive paintings by Peter Coad are used to avoid presenting violence realistically) heighten the power of the film and its ability to convey its important message. If only these lessons could be learned.

I had to study this in a film class. It was very slowly paced and all of the attention is directed towards the white people when it should be focused on the Tracker. The movie was eh.

At times, it's a very funny, and at other times, it's rather fascinating at how it approaches the dynamic between the aborigine and the white man. However, the whole film seemed kind of similar to a 70's exploitation film in style. The music was really, too funky for me. A movie that wants to take itself this seriously could've done without funky music. The paintings, used to highlight as well as censor the violence that occurred during this time, vary from poignant, to downright silly. The Tracker is not a perfect film, but once you really absorb the subject matter, and the characters, and the time period, you grow to like it.

Very well made & well shot Australian film. Simple story - two police officers, a ring-in & an Aboriginal tracker are out to catch an accused murderer in the South Australian outback in the 1920's. Plenty of beautiful scenery, but the main story focuses in the main cop's (Sweet) prejudice against Aboriginals - some pretty confronting scenes. A great ending a solid acting from Gulpilil & Gameau.

Moving. Worth to see

What can be described as "experimental", is a beautiful old school epic. The dialogue may be blatant, the script;short sided and the music over powering, but for those fanboys of the genre, this one stands above the rest.

A very suspenseful and emotional piece!

Excellent movie & soundtrack set in the australian outback. Aboriginals encounter the "civilized" world.

Another extraordinary film by de Heer and performance by Gulpillul. Some great imagery and artwork use in a tale that reminds us of the despicable and murderous Australian past which is too confronting for the mainstream.

Slow movie, but watchable. Justice is done!

This was a really good movie. I enjoyed it. I was rooting for both of the characters in the movie because I came to like them. I really liked the setting and the plot. I think it was well put together.

I was completely blown away by this film. Australians seem to think that their films are not very good but I have enjoyed a number of them. The Tracker does for the Aborigines what Inglorious Bastards did for the Jewish people, it let them get revenge. The characters are not named aside from The Tracker, The Fugitive, The Fanatic, etc. and the dark western theme feels like it is a neo Coen Bros. film. The violence is covered by shots of cave paintings and murals but the viewer understands the horror of the nonsensical violence that occurs. The paintings suggest that the violence is a part of history or recorded in some way. Netflix this one NOW!

Bloody Amazing What You Can Do Within A Well Weaved Tale Against The Incredible Open Aussie Outback. I Loved The Intricasies Of Simplicity. Made Me Wanna Go Walk About & Reconnect With This Beautiful Country.

Tracker is a haunting, and engrossing film that showcases the beautiful talent of David Gulpilil in the title role, and uses music to help tell the story, but it may prove to be overused by some.

One the best movies I've ever seen...

This is a brilliant aussie movie.... comical in parts, signifcant when called for.... one of the best movies i have seen!!!!!! for all those who want to learn about aussie aborginal cultural before the 1920's, what this movie!!!! It will open your eyes!!!

Simple story, good cinematography, let down by an overuse of music.