Boy

Wow. What a delightful film.

BOY is New Zealand's highest grossing film... ever. Directed by Kiwi Taikia Waititi. This is his second feature film and he has certainly impressed his fellow country-men.

This is this story about Boy, a young kid who is growing up in rural New Zealand, without a mother or father around. He dreams of his dad returning (after he escapes jail by digging a hole under the fence with a spoon), moving to the city together, swimming in a pool and seeing Michael Jackson live. Did I mention that their rural village is by the ocean? Yes this film is full of jokes and contrasts. Whilst laughing with them while they run a muck, you also see a young Boy make the realisation that life is actually perfect as it is.

BOY is very much a portrayal of New Zealanders and their cliches. It's always enjoyable when people can happily make fun of themselves. But the jokes, the fun and the storyline are universal and will be appreciated by all.

This film is hillarious and heartwarming. The entire cast are brilliant and I just love the closing scene!! Lots of Michael Jackson references which are a lot of fun accompanied by fantastic production design perfectly reminiscint of 1984.

Don't miss this film!

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