It’s a challenge when a story has an inescapable ending; ultimately, enjoyment rests on the strength of the script and performances. Heath Ledger delivers a solid performance as the lead character, portraying an Australian man with Irish (and criminal) roots who repeatedly clashes with the often-unscrupulous police force. He decides to take things into his own hands, joining forces with his brother Dan (Laurence Kinl…

The film *Ned Kelly* comes down to Regina versus us, a portrayal of The Kelly Gang. Gregor Jordan directed and John Michael McDonagh wrote the screenplay, adapted from Robert Drewe’s “Our Sunshine.” Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom, Naomi Watts, Geoffrey Rush, and Joel Edgerton lead the cast. Klaus Badelt composed the music, and Oliver Stapleton was responsible for the cinematography. Is it an Australian Robin Hood?…