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Eric Bana Excels in The Dry 2: Film Review and Behind-the-Scenes Fun

Australian film industry - Blockbuster entertainment - Eric Bana - Jane Harper - The Dry film series

Learn all about Eric Bana's return in The Dry 2, the challenges of filming in the Australian bush, and the competitive Australian film industry.

In the latest Australian film sensation, Eric Bana shines in The Dry 2 as a traumatised cop returning to crack the case in a breathtaking setting of Victoria's Otway Ranges and Dandenong rainforests. Director Robert Connolly, along with author Jane Harper and producer Jodi Matterson, share the humorous challenges of braving the Australian bush during filming, from freezing waterfalls to leech encounters between takes.

Australia's film industry rivalry with Hollywood gets a new contender with The Dry 2, offering Australian audiences a refreshing choice for blockbuster entertainment. Based on Jane Harper's bestseller, the movie follows Eric Bana's character, Aaron Falk, as he investigates a sketchy CEO and a missing employee, played by Richard Roxburgh and Anna Torv, respectively.

Despite their busy days in a Melbourne office, Eric Bana and Robert Connolly venture deep into the bush in The Dry 2, illustrating a unique blend of professional commitment and on-set adventures. The film's intriguing plotline, combined with the stunning Australian backdrop, promises a cinematic treat for viewers seeking a twisty mystery.

In a world where the Federal Police confront a financial services firm, The Dry 2's narrative unfolds, capturing the essence of suspense and intrigue. The successful adaptation of Jane Harper's writing, led by Eric Bana's compelling portrayal of federal agent Aaron Falk, cements The Dry 2 as a must-watch in the Australian film scene.

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The Dry 2 film review: Eric Bana's traumatised cop returns to solve a ... (The Australian Financial Review)

โ€œRarely, rarely, comest thou, Spirit of Delight!โ€ wrote English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in a remarkable premonition of the Australian film ...

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Film review: Eric Bana returns for Force of Nature - The Dry 2 (The New Daily)

The Dry 2 is anything but. The perpetual damp of Victoria's Otway Ranges and Dandenong rainforests makes for breathtaking Australian scenery but renders the ...

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From Freezing Waterfalls to Pulling Off Leeches Between Takes ... (Broadsheet)

Director Robert Connolly, star Eric Bana, author Jane Harper and producer Jodi Matterson share the perils of filming in the Australian bush in winter.

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'Australians deserve to have a choice': Eric Bana welcomes the ... (MuMbrella)

Australia has long been competing with Hollywood to produce blockbuster films and the sequel to 2020 film, The Dry, may be the one to finally turn that ...

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Force of Nature: The Dry 2 review โ€“ Eric Bana returns as Aaron Falk ... (The Guardian)

Based on Jane Harper's bestseller, this twisty mystery follows Falk as he investigates a dodgy CEO (Richard Roxburgh) and his missing employee (Anna Torv)

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Erica Bana goes bush in The Dry 2 (New Zealand Herald)

Most days, actor Eric Bana and director-producer Robert Connolly are at their office in Melbourne, a building they bought and renovated and where Connolly.

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Force of Nature: The Dry 2 (J-Wire Jewish Australian News Service)

A movie review by Alex First. The Federal Police has a financial services firm squarely in its sights and has put the hard word on one of the latter's ...

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Reel Talk: Force of Nature: The Dry 2 (The West Australian)

When Robert Connolly's adaptation of The Dry, by Australian author Jane Harper, hit theatres in 2021 it was a huge hit. Eric Bana as federal agent Aaron ...

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