Hunt for the Wilderpeople
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Directed by: Taika Waititi
Overview
Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive.
Reviews (3)
Reno (Rated: 8)
He finally found his place, and now it's in jeopardy!
The fourth feature film for the Kiwi director Taika Waititi. I loved all his films except the previous one, despite it was a famous title that the world loved, I'm not. So according to me this is a great comeback after a cheap vampire mock...
SierraKiloBravo (Rated: 6)
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New Zealand has a long history of quirky movies, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a great addition to the fold. Written and directed by Taika Waititi, this 2016 film stars Sam Neill and Julian Dennison. It was a big hit...
Kamurai (Rated: 8)
Great watch, would watch again, and can recommend.
WARNING: Sad dog scene.
Julian Dennison ("Deadpool 2") and Sam Neill ("Jurassic Park") give an amazing performance as grumpy unlikeable pair of guys purposely lost in the wilderness.
For an "foster kid" trope, this movie really has it all. ...
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