[citation needed]. More Buying Choices. Forgot your password? After many frightening days making their way back to Isurava with no food, carrying the wounded and suffering from the effects of tropical diseases, they emerged from the jungle near Alola. William McInnes did this movie for free. The 39th is no longer a capable fighting unit, and almost all of the men are too sick or wounded to fight. The men are tired and haggard and receive news that they will be taken off the line and that they have just saved Australia from an imminent invasion. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. |, January 31, 2011 The film barely shows the Japanese themselves in any detail – reflecting the claustrophobic jungle warfare – when the enemy could be just in front of you but hidden from sight. After the speech by the 39th's colonel (William McInnes), Jack and Darko withdraw with the rest of the soldiers. Based on events that happened near the PNG town of Isavura, where a patrol of about 60 men found themselves cut off from the main troop patrol, for this film the number has been dramatically cut down and features only about seven main characters. The jungle itself is a main character, it is alive, crawling with life, the men spend much of their time fighting the environment - soaked by rain, lost in mists, eaten alive by creepy-crawlies Plot-wise it is a straight forward 'lost patrol' scenario, a small group is cut-off behind enemy lines, they must survive and get back. Due to budgetary restrictions, Grierson and co-writer John Lonie were forced to scale down the story, concentrating primarily on the trials and tribulations of one lost patrol. Deserted Island Movie Collection: The films of Quentin Tarantino. The Japanese outnumber them one hundred to one; though this isn't their only threat; disease and injured soldiers are dropping like flies, holding out till the back up forces arrive.Kokoda is a vividly created film on Australia's last stand against the Japanese army. Check out some of the IMDb editors' favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. And in places a lyrically sad score, underpinning the despair, as the camera pans from above the impenetrable jungle in which our heroes are lost. The film brims with detail that is physically, emotionally and psychologically authentic. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. and the Terms and Policies, I also wanted more history of the actual fighting, and of the snobbery from the mainstream Aussie army towards these “chocos” who were largely young and inadequately trained volunteers. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. The Characters aren't fleshed out, we don't know who these people are, making it hard to make an emotional connection; even though your placed right in the horror with them.In a great performance, Jack Finsterer is amazing as Jack, leader of the small band of soldiers. The filmmakers and cast had to themselves endure exhausting conditions whilst filming to make the Anzac day release deadline – the film was made in under two years from the word go. A motley crew of Australian militiamen or 'chocos' from the 39th Battalion are stationed in a New Guinea village just after the Japanese invasion. Meanwhile, at the village, a few Japanese soldiers arrive to search the village and in a desperate attempt to save the life of his mate, Johnno fires at the Japanese and runs into the jungle; however, he is tracked down and gunned down by the Japanese. Set in New Guinea in 1942, a small platoon from the 39th battalion have been cut off from supply lines and communication. Kokoda grossed $3,138,501 at the box office in Australia. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Synopsis: It is 1942 and the Japanese have landed on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. While withdrawing, Jack and Darko spot Max being carried by Fuzzy wuzzy angels to an aid station.