An eighteenth century female convict arrested for petty theft and sentenced to seven years in Botany Bay stages the only successful escape from the Australian penal colony ever recorded in an inspirational tale of survival and perseverance starring Ramola Garai, Jack Davenport, and Sam Neill. The year is 1788, and starving twenty-one year old Mary Bryant has been convicted of thievery in a Cornwall court. Subsequently sentenced, along with hundreds of hardened criminals, to an extended stay in
Mar 27, 2007
All Critics (1) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (0)
Too long, too rambling, but at its heart, Mary Bryant is a fine project.
Compelling up to a point but it's too drawn out. Good acting though.
January 15, 2012
Super Reviewer
Excellent film! Engaging, beautiful scenery, realistic and gritty. No punches pulled. Spot-on, empathy-garnering performances all around. I highly recommend this film to all--history buffs or not. ^5 05/15/2010
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