Tomorrow, When the War Began (2010)

Tomorrow, When the War Began

I've never read the novels of John Marsden this is based on, and haven't even seen Red Dawn which is a similar 80's movie, so my review is based solely on the experience of this movie. I've come to understand it's considered some kind of an Australian classic novel-series and commonly introduced in schools there, and this movie is also Australian made with quite unknown actors and actresses for us Hollywood fed.

While the story have both serious flaws and unrealistic parts, it's saved thanks to some charm and youthful optimism. It's probably best considered, and at least enjoyed, as a teen-movie, and then we'll forgive its flaws much easier.

The acting is in most parts good, even though several characters are very cliched. Don't expect to be blown away, but as light popcorn entertainment it kind of works. I'll at least give the next installment a chance as well.