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The Basics:
Who made it? Taika
Waititi (director, writer), Barry Crump (based on the book by)
Who’s in it? Sam
Neill, Julian Dennison, Rima Te Wiata, Rachel House
Synopsis: A
national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid (Dennison) and his foster
uncle (Neill) who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush. Trailer.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople is an extremely fun, delightful movie that strikes an expert
balance between comedy and drama. This
is my first Taika Waititi film, and I was extremely impressed. His direction,
and the editing, give so much life and energy and fun to the film, and enhance
the comedy when called upon. But Waititi knows when to fall back on more formal
film techniques to enhance the drama. It was like a Wes Anderson movie
(sidenote: I’ve only seen The Grand
Budapest Hotel), but without strictly sticking with that aesthetic/weirdness
through the whole film. Dennison and Neill are great, and their odd couple
pairing is the cornerstone of the film. Rachel House provides some fun, over-the-top villainy. Overall, Wilderpeople
is a heartwarming, fun film that fits right in with the holiday season. (Oh, and Waititi is directing the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok, so I've gotten a lot more excited for that).
Scene of the film: There are several montage scenes that are just loads of fun.
Watch it if you like: coming of age films, comedies, dramas, dramedies, Pixar
movies, offbeat humor, odd couple adventures, Edgar Wright, Wes Anderson
My Rating: 8/10
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