The ravishing cinematography by Andrew Commis explores the wild and rugged landscapes of Kakadu and Arnhem Land against which a powerful story of white privilege and aboriginal dispossession unfolds.

Between its evocative ensemble, fluid editing, and interest in Aboriginal culture, High Ground is worth a watch, even if it ultimately feels overshadowed by the message it's trying to send rather than being defined by the story it actually tells.

This movie makes a solid case as both a statement and an action picture.

We’re not sure who to root for; nor does there seem to be any easy answer to the long-simmering hatreds on display. But I found myself unexpectedly moved by the film’s brutal yet inescapable conclusion.