Rhys Darby (Kiwi comedian sometimes featured on @midnight) did the voice of Duncan, so I think your "antipodean expert" title may have to be re-thought… ;-)

As with so many others here I agree that the acting amongst the leads was remarkable.  I wanted to also draw attention to the beautiful and nuanced performance by Adam Wilson ( http://www.imdb.com/name/nm… ) as Tom Miller.  He really layered in so much beneath the words that came out of his mouth.  I suspect that in…

I think Jason is just simple enough to accept anything.  Plus after all the crazy sh#t he has seen, why NOT just say, "Oh - of course.  You're my fairy Grandfather," and climb back into the dude's car.

I like that Arya became the Maiden Fair and The Hound was her Bear in the woods.