Funny, moving, absurdly funny, picturesque and quintessentially Kiwi, "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" is an incredible movie.Julian Dennison ("Deadpool 2") plays Ricky Baker, a troubled foster kid who moves in with a childless family Bella (Rima Te Wiata) and Hector (Sam Neill). After Bella unexpectedly dies, Ricky and Hector team up to escape Paula, the relentless Child Welfare lady (Rachel House). It escalated into a hilariously ridiculous car chase between Ricky, Hector and the police. There's a couple of brilliant cameos: writer/director Taika Waititi as a priest and Rhys Darby (Murray from "Flight of the Conchords") as conspiracy theorist Psycho Sam.Even if you only watch it for the beautiful New Zealand scenery as Ricky and Hector travel, "Wilderpeople" is highly recommended.
... View MoreI knew nothing about this movie, other than the director going in, and I guess I'm watching his movies out of order, but he's quite good and funny! This movie doesn't have a lot of story, but the characters and dialogue are funny. It's got heart and some really silly moments as well. A great role for Sam Neil amongst a lot of pretty good newcomers, plus the beauty of New Zealand.
... View MoreWant to see something fresh and original, heartwarming but also substantial - this movie is for you. Its director has such a unique tone, and his talent puts New Zealand on the world movie map all over again. Well worth your time, a positive movie, but in a deepest sense there is.
... View MoreStory of the group of outcast that shares same tragic Very Entertaining Everything was good but I feel that it's a bit too long Could cut off 10 minutes of the movie will not harm a bit Acting was good Sam Neil nails it. And the director is also in the movie as always funny and interesting all the time.
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