Everyone has an opinion about "Australia," even though very few have seen the actual film. It won't stay that way for much longer. Baz Luhrmann finally finished the Nicole Kidman-Hugh Jackman epic either on Friday or over the weekend, minus some last-minute tweaks.

There's so much intrigue around "Australia" that every move is gone over with a fine-tooth comb. Can't imagine 20th Century Fox was too happy when Luhrmann told reporters in New York Tuesday night that the pic wasn't done. The story made it all sound very dramatic. (Luhrmann was in Gotham to be honored by the Museum of Modern Art.)

"I'm going back to the mixing desk to finish it in 24 hours," the Australian director told Reuters. "It's right on the edge, we're right up against it. I literally have to on Friday night push that butto. This is really dangerous, I hope there's no problem with the plane going back."

My, my.