My experience watching this 'The Legend of Ben Hall' was nothing short of being 'surreal'. Never did I think I'd see a film that had so many years of development, be incredibly authentic, insightful and entertaining for an Australian Bushranger themed film. It was such a superb effort that paid off big time! hard for me to even believe 2 years after contributing to the film's crowed funding campaign, I'd finally see a film I think has the great potential to be a modern classic. One thing for certain to really describe this film is that it's one if not the 'Finest Bush Western' of modern Australian Cinema made to date, as well as the most definitive film on based on the real life historical outlaw; Ben Hall. It's a rip-roaring yarn centered on the last 9 months of Ben Hall's life, having relaxed the life of an outlaw for a while decides to come back with his fellow gang mate in an attempt to flee Australia for California. The film's greatest strengths lie in the effort writer/director Matthew Holmes has brought to adapting history to the big screen. The writing is top notch able to bring insight and conflict to the title character (played superbly by Jack Martin), a man who's walked a dark path as being a criminal, there's a genuine sense at how his reputation precedes him. Other characters like Johnny Gilbert and John Dunn are also incredible supporting players as are all the other minor roles faithfully brought from the history books. The aesthetics, costumes and cinematography are also top notch, making the period setting of Colonial Australian bush stand out as it's own landscape full of wonder and adventure. Overall I could go on for longer, The Legend of Ben Hall is the best Australian film I've seen all year, it's a superb effort that takes viewers back in time to witness a piece of history they might of never known, it also has exciting action and insightful compelling drama that make it a film for all Australians to see as this is how our history should be presented and told.