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"Quigley Down Under" is a rock solid western. I saw it for the first time in the theater (Cinema City, Fresh Meadows, NY). I've seen it many times since. It never fails to hit the spot. It's a great looking movie. The music is terrific. The cast is top-notch, especially Tom Selleck and a wildly dreamy Laura San Giacomo. Selleck and San Giacomo both give terrific performances. "Quigley Down Under" is always a welcome visit.

I'm looking at director Simon Wincer's biography-- he happens to be Australian, which is an excellent fit with this film. However, project-wise, I don't see anything else impressive on it, with the possible exception of "D.A.R.Y.L." So this film, 'Quigley,' is one of those rare great pairings of actors, directors and screenplay that just makes for a fun time at the movies, and one that holds up for future generations (which, alas, "D.A.R.Y.L" does not).Great locations, cinematography, acting (somebody give Lara San Giacomo a job, please)... it's just a great "yarn" as Gary Sinise would say.The Western isn't dead, it's just moved a bit farther west. A necessity in your DVD collection. Great music, too.9/10

As an Australian I was a little reticent before watching this movie. Hollywood often goes overboard when it comes Down Under and tries to capture our old west. However, I was pleasantly surprised at the whole movie... the characters were believeable and Sellick was just right. Of course our magnificent outback scenery almost stole the show. The only uncomfortable thing was the portrayal of the treatment of Aboriginals, something none of us can be proud of, but it was a different age and different people. But the movie showed it like it was, and for that alone this movie should be compulsory viewing for Australians. Sellick was spot on when he told the British Major that his country (the US) had thrown the undesirables out... all the way back to England. Not only a great western but a good history lesson as well. Well worth the effort.