Touted by many as an Australian masterpiece, The Man From Snowy River is a sweeping epic of love, life and horses. The story begins when a man's life ends; young cowboy Jim Craig's (Tom Burlinson) father Henry dies unexpectedly. Although Jim hasn't left the land of Snowy River for his entire eighteen years, the time has finally come for him to venture out on his own. Determined to prove himself as a man, not a …showed first 75 words of 425 total…

…showed last 75 words of 425 total…to simpler moviemaking of yesteryear a la Gone With the Wind. Few sweeping epics of that style have been created since, and even fewer have garnered such high praise and regard. Although The Man From Snowy River's message might not be for everyone, considering how its low-key style has been somewhat spoiled by the glitz and glamour of movie magic, the film still holds up as a worthwhile gem, even decades after its original release.