Action,Adventure,Crime,Drama,Thriller,Western
Australia,United Kingdom
The movie showcases the unforgiving and brutal nature of the Australian outback during the 19th century, as well as the complex relationships between the settlers and the indigenous people.
Captain Stanley, a man of high moral standards, is torn between his duty to enforce the law and his desire to seek revenge for the death of the Hopkins family, who were his closest friends. He sees an opportunity to rid the area of the notorious Burns brothers, who have been terrorizing the region for years, and make an example of them to deter other criminals.
Charlie Burns, the youngest and least violent of the brothers, is taken into custody and offered a deal by Captain Stanley. Stanley sees Charlie as a man who has been forced into a life of crime by his older brother, Arthur, and believes that he can be persuaded to do the right thing. He offers him a pardon for his sins and protection for his younger brother, Mikey, if he kills Arthur.
Charlie, driven by his loyalty to his family, is torn between his duty to save his brother and his loyalty to Arthur. The brutal nature of the outback takes a toll on Charlie as he must confront his sense of morality, his loyalty to his family, and the harsh reality of life in the Australian frontier.
The movie is a brutal and violent portrayal of life in the outback, where morals are tested and loyalty is everything. It is a stunning visual spectacle, with breathtaking cinematography that captures the raw beauty of the Australian landscape. The acting is superb, with standout performances from Guy Pearce as Captain Stanley and Ray Winstone as the ruthless Arthur Burns. The Proposition is a gripping and powerful film that explores the complexities of human nature and the harsh realities of life in the Australian outback.
