Friday, February 10, 2006
Whale Rider
- Who's watched: M & G
- Mentions: None
- Commentary: I bought this movie on a hunch. I'd seen it a couple of times on PBS. The second time, I insisted my mother watch it. Unfortunately, both times it was shown without closed captioning and the New Zealand accents threw her for a loop. I thought, though, if she could see it with captioning she'd really enjoy it, so, when I noticed a copy of it for sale, I bought it. I was right. She not only enjoyed the movie but was interested in the special features, as well, even though they didn't have closed captioning. This is a strangely dreamy movie, while appearing to be firmly set in reality. It's one of the most unusual coming-of-age movies I've ever seen. I'm sure we'll be watching this again.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Keisha Castle-Hughes Paikea Apirana Rawiri Paratene Koro Vicky Haughton Nanny Flowers Cliff Curtis Porourangi Grant Roa Uncle Rawiri Mana Taumaunu Hemi Rachel House Shilo Taungaroa Emile Willie
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 2002
Directed by Niki Caro.
Labels: coming-of-age1, drama9, dream1, fantasy3, female-director2, shared-favorite, sport1
