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In the face of various underhanded maneuvers by local authorities, 19th century Australian bush ranger Ned Kelly flees to the outback with his brother, Dan, and two other cohorts. Together, they form a gang of Irish Australians in response to Irish and English tensions.
Offers a couple of well-filmed showdowns and lots of pretty landscapes, but you need more than scenic views and stylish action to chronicle a life, especially one as controversial as Kelly's.
March 26, 2004
Film Journal International
Rises above its own shortcomings through Heath Ledger's electric embodiment of Ned.
Much as late 19th century Australian outlaw Ned Kelly was a charismatic figure who won the adulation of the Irish immigrant masses there, Heath Ledger as that romantic revolutionary of the film's title breathes astonishing vigor into the role.
Ledger, talking into his chest for much of the film in an apparent effort to lend gravity to his performance, is pretty stiff, but so is Jordan's direction.
March 26, 2004
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
The story might have more resonance with Australians, since compared to American folk heroes Ledger's Ned Kelly comes off as a bit square and self-serious.
January 27, 2005
New York Post
A leaden retelling of the legend of Australia's Jesse James that has understandably been sitting on the shelf for a couple of years.
March 26, 2004
New York Daily News
A handsome, action-packed biographical drama with a credibility gap wider than the screen.
March 26, 2004
eFilmCritic.com
Ned Kelly suggests that not only do you not need anything of interest to watch, but you don't even need to see it at all.