A heavy viewing

Rating: Null/10 (2 January 2015)

This film tells the story of an Australian man, who goes to Gallipoli to find his three sons for a proper burial.
It's the first time I have heard of a water diviner, and this is a very heavy introduction. "The Water Diviner" has very bloody and violent battle scenes. The gunshots are unnecessarily loud, making viewers in the cinema jump very time a gun go off.
The plot of highly emotionally charged, because it's not just about a father looking for his sons. It's also about redemption, friendship, love and determination. It's also about how lives are unnecessarily lost in wars, and how irrational people behave during war times.
It's a heavy film to watch. I'm surprised that it's released during the festive season.