Konterr Brilliant and touching

CommentsXp Best movie ever!

Sameer Callahan It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

Freeman This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

RavenGlamDVDCollector This is a must-have. I had a frantic years-long search for the DVD, and kept coming up against that Mamba movie, and of course, the Cindy Crawford offering, and believed this Australian movie to be a doomed quest. Was really relieved to have found it, and have joyfully re-watched it since January 2011.One of the prettiest heroines on film. There is absolutely no denying this. People, I am RavenGlamDVDCollector of ElectricLadyLand, I know what I an talking about. And like that other reviewer pointed out, a heroine that you want to root for. She loves animals, and is only trying to protect the kangaroos from further harm. I disagree with other reviewers claiming that she incites the violence. She is vulnerable and alone, a pretty target, who speaks her mind, and the moment they notice her, trouble's in the air. Good thing the baddies aren't just cardboard characters, they are indeed 'good ol' boys' who, testosterone-driven, go past points of no return.Cassandra gets top score for this one from the #1 FAIR GAME fan on the African continent.Story concerns Jessica defending the wildlife preserve against kangaroo poachers. Yes, in real life, be advised to stay totally clear of confrontations with obvious rough-and-tumble types, but she just made it clear to them that they were the hell not welcome to slaughter more kangaroos. Leading to a well-filmed car chase scene, with that Beast truck the other star of this movie. And a gory kangaroo carcass stuck inside her pick-up. A nude shot of her taken by the intruders. Harassing building up to a crescendo. Everything dear to her is destroyed, and defiled, including herself, after she is trophy-ridden half-naked draped over the crash-guard of the truck. Yes, the rape is inferred, but clearly took place. After that she fights back, a one- girl assault team, and exacts full revenge. Summed up this way, it sounds scant, but the movie has to be seen. The Australian outback, the girl on her horse, that nasty 'red-eyed' nightmarish Beast truck that has a life of its own, the even nastier men and their disregard for life...If you like pretty girls on film, this one's for you. Be warned that it is not for the faint-hearted.

Coventry I had two movies called "Fair Game" standing on my must-see list, so I watched them after each other in order not to lose track of one of them. The first one was an obscure Italian lethal-snake-on-the-loose thriller also known as "Mamba" and this one is Australia's belated (unless I missed something) response to the 'Revengeploitation" sub genre. Revenge thrillers were especially popular throughout the entire decade of the 70's, with highlights like "Last House on the Left", "I Spit on your Grave, "Fight for your Life", "House by the Lake" and "House on the Edge of the Park". These movies routinely handle about innocent women (preferably defenseless and fragile) getting harassed and viciously raped by a group of men (preferably perverted hicks and/or fugitive criminals) and then avenging themselves by taking justice into their own hands. The gritty atmosphere and gratuitous use of violence and sleaze in "Fair Game" is pretty much prototypic revenge thriller stuff, but it nevertheless also remains an authentic Aussie movie, meaning the assaulters are bored kangaroo poachers looking for new thrills and the 'victim' (Cassandra Delaney; the former Mrs. John Denver) is actually a very potent lady who fights back from the beginning and never really allows her opponents to get the upper hand. Jessica runs a wildlife reservation in the middle of the outback, so naturally there's a vicious conflict when she bumps into a trio of insensitive and macho poachers doing some illegal kangaroo hunting on her territories. This film feels refreshing and innovative because the script doesn't unfold like the majority of 70's revenge thrillers. The interactions between Jessica and the poachers start off like a testosterone-laden showdown, but then gradually escalate into a merciless battle with humiliation, rape and murder. There are several highly memorable and deliciously exploitative scenes in "Fair Game", most notably the one with Delaney – in her white undies - tied to the hood of a jeep whilst it races through the desert. Her acts of vengeance during the climax are quite impressive as well and I guarantee there's some impressive bloodshed to enjoy in "Fair Game". As often the case with Australian cult-productions ("Outback", "Wolf Creek", "Mad Max"…), the exterior filming location and wildlife images alone make the movie worth purchasing and this particular one also benefices from good music and stylish camera-work. The acting performances are more than satisfying and I'm pleased to notice the cast exclusively exists of native Australians. This isn't always the case, you know. Definitely recommended if you're a fan of the revenge movies.

gall34 Weak plot but great showcase for Cassandra Delaney. Also interesting Outback scenery and action. I enjoyed the rural Australian scenery; that was interesting to me; the remoteness helped give some credibility to the lawless villains. The setting was different and remote, giving some credibility to the lawlessness of the villains. A lot of the action was unique and haunting. The plot grew more and more predictable but I didn't mind. The plot seemed designed to showcase Cassandra's charms and, I confess, she won me over! Unfortunately, Casasandra later married John Denver in real life and turned to music...meaning she was only in about 5 movies. Too bad. I would go to a movie just to see her.

tummyfan Watched this as an idle rental and was amazed by the erotic nature of the showdown scene where Cassandra Delaney is tied to the bonnet of the truck. I watched the UK version and I reckon most of the juicy bits have been edited out compared to journeyman's comments, (it was released in 1985, probably wouldn't be touched now) but it was still a surprise when that scene played. The rest of the film was pretty good too, but it's that one scene that sticks in my mind.