It's a simple story about an orphaned troublemaker and his foster uncle go into hiding in the New Zealand bush as they find themselves at the center of a national manhunt.
It's a pretty low-key little film but it manages to be consistently funny, surprisingly touching and all around good for the soul with it's tale of two lost souls teaching each other a thing or two about themselves. There might be plenty of kiwi in-jokes but it stands with enough honest sincerity, belly chuckling warmth and universally funny moments it can be enjoyed from all over the world.
4 haikus out of 5
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I enjoyed this one quite a bit, even knowing nothing of kiwi culture. It was just a fun little journey with entertaining characters and a delightful sense of purpose. It's interesting that "people going out into nature" films have quickly become my favorite type of movie. I could list off a dozen or so in the past couple of years that I really enjoyed.
Plus the soundtrack was an added treat. Oh, and Psycho Sam stole the show.
4½ majestical views out of 5
P.S. I even went back and watched the rest of Taika Waititi's filmography. Eagle vs Shark was another fun one.
I really enjoyed it too.
I was afraid it might disappoint after all the acclaim and "film-nerd" hype it's received...but it thankfully delivered.
The soundtrack's great. As soon as I heard the opening music I thought "bud is gonna love this too". XD
EvS is wonderful too.
Boy is the first of Waititi's I saw so it holds dearest to me.
I plan on getting to them both in the very near future.
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