Tag: New Zealand film

Guns Akimbo

by Derelict Space Sheep on January 12, 2021 in 42 Word Reviews • 0 Comments

Guns Akimbo

dir. Jason Lei Howden (2020)

Daniel Radcliffe works hard to carry this stylised and at times highly violent action comedy. (‘Comedy’ is used here advisedly; a pervasive graphic novel vibe all but obliterates the film’s understated New Zealand humour.) Clunky characterisation and scripting undercut the intended satire.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

by Derelict Space Sheep on July 24, 2016 in 42 Word Reviews • 0 Comments

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

dir. Taika Waititi (2016)

A distinct, refreshingly understated vein of Kiwi humour runs through this New Zealand coming of age (at all ages) film. Sam Neil and newcomer Julian Dennison excel, playing the withdrawn farmer and troubled foster child who unwittingly set off an international manhunt.