Ned Kelly (2003)
I think what this movie was trying to do was use the true story of the Kelly Gang to highlight the subplot of the Irish plight in Australia. It didn't really work. Heath Ledger gives a good performance as Ned Kelly, but it's most hidden by the heinous beard that someone in the makeup department thought (incorrectly) looked good. Geoffrey Rush is sadly underused as the police officer chasing the gang. The titles at the end that detail what happened to the real Ned Kelly, however, ring sadly true, as he was hanged at the age of 25 - just three years younger than Ledger was when he passed away.
My Netflix rating: 3 stars
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