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Baz Luhrmann's 'Australia' Trailer--Now With ACTUAL Aussies!

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Set in northern Australia just prior to World War II, Baz Luhrmann's Australia (starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman)--like his prior work on Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge!--looks like a visually rich, masterfully composed piece of cinematic artistry. Seldom is a trailer capable of portraying equal parts epic, romantic adventure and steak sauce commercial. This one does it.

Observe, under the cut.

Australia Trailer [Apple]

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