Hugely entertaining and with charm by the bucketload, it’s hardly surprising that Hunt for the Wilderpeople is the highest-grossing locally-produced New Zealand film of all time.
The chemistry between Sam Neill and newcomer Julian Dennison makes for a fresh, vibrant and, at times, incredibly funny road trip as the two make off into the New Zealand bush on the run from child support services.
Energy and focus may pall a little in the middle, but writer/director Taika Waititi, with astute use of comedy and pathos, drives the narrative forward. A joy.
Rating: 79%
Director: Taika Waititi (Boy, What We Do In the Shadows)
Writer: Taika Waititi (Boy, What We Do In the Shadows) – based on the book by Barry Crump
Main cast: Sam Neill (Jurassic Park, The Daughter), Julian Dennison (Paper Planes)
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