Somewhere in Australia in the early 20th century outback, an Aboriginal man is accused of murdering a white woman. Three white men are on a mission to capture him with the help of an experienced Indigenous man.
As the scorned but ever-resourceful guide, Gulpilil has the richest role and makes the most of it.
– Colin Covert,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
26 Feb 2004
fresh:
See the film mainly for the quiet and powerful work of Gulpilil in the title role.
– Walter V. Addiego,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Mar 2004
fresh:
An engrossing study of race and history in Australia.
– Ernest Hardy,
L.A. Weekly,
3 Mar 2005
fresh:
An imposing film that tackles a serious theme with dignity and even audacity and that features production values of the highest quality.
– David Stratton,
Variety,
3 Mar 2005
fresh:
A high-minded film that at times verges on didacticism, The Tracker is redeemed by its adherence to a simple yet distinctive approach to storytelling and its uniformly strong acting.