Having heard of, read about, and generally been aware of this film, I finally got to watch it. I was bitterly disappointed. How on earth could some of your reviewers describe Temuera's performance as "Riveting"? Eye- rolling and teeth-gnashing seemed the extent of his range. I remained unconvinced, unmoved and unfortunately uninspired by the whole movie. I realise that the producers, writers, etc, were probably genuine in their desire to present the Maori problems in a sympathetic light, but the entire production smacked of over-the-top dramatic situations which simply failed to move me in any way. I have the feeling that this movie was well and truly hyped before it was shown as a "Real Look At The Way Maori People Have Been Treated" Or am I just a cynic?
Review of Once Were Warriors
