Quartile rating: 7.5/10 · 1 rating
Accompanied only by her faithful dog and four camels, an Australian satisfies her craving for solitude by embarking on a solo trip across the desert from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean.
Tracks is a quiet, introspective film elevated by Mia Wasikowska's deeply committed performance and stunning outback cinematography by Mandy Walker. The real journey of Robyn Davidson is inherently compelling but the narrative arc is fairly episodic and understated, which suits the subject but limits dramatic tension. The film's desert visuals are genuinely exceptional — vast, sun-scorched, and immersive — while the acting anchors what could otherwise feel like a travelogue. The ending is emotionally satisfying but low-key, consistent with the film's restrained tone rather than revelatory.