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Sundance Video Review: Taika Waititi's New Film 'Boy'
January 25, 2010
by Alex Billington
Another new Sundance video review. It's just vastly easier to record video reviews of some films, which is why we have so many of them. This time Alex talked with Peter from SlashFilm about New Zealand director Taika Waititi's new film Boy. Both Peter and I were big fans of Taika's Eagle vs Shark a few years back and had high hopes for Boy. It's a good film but I don't think it's as great as Eagle vs Shark and it runs a little long. It's got some good performances but I didn't love it. Watch the trailer for it here. If you're interested in hearing our quick thoughts on the film, watch our 4-minute video review below. And sorry it was so dark!
When his father returns after many years away, 11-year-old Boy (James Rolleston) and his little brother Rocky (Te Aho Aho Eketone-Whitu) must reconcile reality with a fantasy dad they created in their minds.
Boy is written and directed by New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi, aka as Taika Cohen, who made his feature debut in 2007 with the Sundance gem Eagle vs Shark and also directed some episodes of "The Flight of the Conchords" as well as the short film Two Cars, One Night. This doesn't have a US distributor yet, but it is looking for one here at Sundance. We'll let you know if this film ever ends up being released in the US.
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Reader Feedback - 8 Comments »
1
they are called maori people from nz, i know its a rushed review but the way its worded sounds totally unprofessional…plenty of improvements to be made on the next review, i would have to agree that its an ok/good movie and ill give it 7/10.
frank dunce on Jan 26, 2010
2
Hard to say if this is going to be in the classic mold of Good Bye Pork Pie.
Utu was radical but hasn't had the kindness of time.
But definitely has the potential to remain in our affections with out having seen it.
wikiriwhi on Mar 6, 2010
3
any news on this being released in the US?
sam on Apr 15, 2010
4
Awesome movie,you have to be from NZ to relate to it and if you were a rural Maori you should get a bit more out of it. It will stay popular in NZ for a long long time
Allen Pryor on Jun 19, 2010
5
I loved it, I think you have to be from NZ to get it.. It probably won't do well internationally because of that but it's going to be a NZ classic for sure, I also think those boys are naturals on camera. MEAN MAORI MEAN.
Sonya on Jun 22, 2010
6
Boy is an awesome movie and craps all over eagle vs Shark. I guess you are ignorant of how things are/were in New Zealand at the time and fail to see how close to reality the movie is at times for those who came from that part of the world. It's ok tottaly not your fault.
BJ P on Jul 12, 2010
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It seems a bit lame that these reviewers don't even know the name of the native people of New Zealand.
Are they really qualified to review a movie from New Zealand, or a movie from anywhere other than the U.S. without knowing some basic general knowledge about other countries?
Charlotte on Jul 18, 2010
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I really enjoyed this film, one of the best NZ films in a long time. There's a lot of pop culture references but there are even more if you're a kiwi. It's strongly a kiwi film for kiwi's, but I'm sure many people can get a lot out of it. I personally didn't like Eagle vs Shark, I found it annoying, but Waitit's Oscar nominated short (Two Cars, One Night, or something) and Boy are both fantastic. I hope this guy gets funding for some more kiwi films, and good luck to him in Green Lantern!
Christian on Jul 22, 2010