leethomas-11621 Like peeling an onion, this documentary attempts to unravel a mystery that has baffled Australia for over 80 years - where is Lassiter's reef, a mysterious gold-find believed to be in the centre of Australia. The director Luke Walker has been exhaustive in his search to uncover all he can. Luckily, the son of the reef's discoverer is still alive and he is a fascinating character in himself, as was his father and the other people that populate this film. A film that will fascinate anyone interested in solving mysteries. The landscapes are gorgeous. The part finally played by the indigenous people is powerful. Walker is a wonderful guide - and easy on the eye too! Extra features on DVD release well worth watching too. Alternate title: Australia's Lost Gold

andrealr-79284 In Australia's Lost Gold, director Luke Walker found himself more interested than he expected when he ventured out to Australia chasing the same tale Bob Lasseter had been chasing to save his father's name. We start with Bob and join him on his search of the gold that his father, Harold Lasseter spent years trying to convince people existed. Then the film takes us back into time encompassing many forms of media using animation, interview footage, maps, and personal interviews from local Aborigines. So when they travel, you travel too! I eventually found myself getting anxious and waiting for Bob and Walker to pick their next location to look! The best part of it was seeing how personally Walker took on the search with Bob. They shared hope, frustration, and above anything else an undoubtedly remarkable chapter in an ongoing legend.

Levi Saulnier Watching Australia's Lost Gold is an inspiring and joyful experience. Director Luke Walker expertly paces Bob Lasseter's journey to find the mother lode of gold in a way that sets him apart from other documentarians. As Bob Lasseter searches endlessly for bits and pieces of his father's legacy, the attention draws closer and closer on this mystery and the history of his family. All of this is accompanied by breathtaking cinematography of Australian desert landscapes. Furthermore, the editing creates such a dramatic slow burn effect that audiences can find themselves reviewing the statements, rumors, and pieces of the tale just as much as Bob Lasseter himself. As the trek for Lasseter's Reef goes on, the will to find out the truth gets stronger in not just Bob Lasseter, but the director and audience; which is the biggest compliment I can give this film. In a world filled with big budget action films out every other week, it is refreshing to come across a softhearted story of human nature and wonder.

Tony Ramsden I grew up with the story of Lasseter's Reef, my dad being an avid collector and re-teller of bush tales. The funny thing is I had always accepted as fact that there really was a reef out there somewhere. I used to dream of finding it one day. It wasn't until I chanced upon this doco that I stopped to think that there might be another side to it. I thought the film flowed really well, and I enjoyed the way the story unfolded as the different characters were introduced. What a ripper bloke young Bob is! It was well researched, and very well structured and presented. I especially enjoyed the archival footage. Great job by the film maker Luke, who is a photogenic and enjoyable cast member. (For what it's worth I'm still a believer).