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Fans of cult hit NAPOLEON DYNAMITE will find much to like in this quirky New Zealand import. Director Taika Waititi's debut feature centres on the oddest of couples: Lily (Loren Horsley), an outcast at the fast food restaurant where she works, and Jarrod (Jermaine Clement, FLIGHT OF THE CONCORDS), a clerk at a video game store .. Read more
| Starring | Joel Tobeck, Jemaine Clement, Loren Horsley, Brian Sergent |
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| Director | Taika Waititi |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Fans of cult hit NAPOLEON DYNAMITE will find much to like in this quirky New Zealand import. Director Taika Waititi's debut feature centres on the oddest of couples: Lily (Loren Horsley), an outcast at the fast food restaurant where she works, and Jarrod (Jermaine Clement, FLIGHT OF THE CONCORDS), a clerk at a video game store who is completely oblivious to his dork status. Lily's days revolve around Jarrod's daily burger-driven appearances at her job, but, alas, he only has eyes for her perky blonde coworker. But Lily wins his heart with her video game prowess, and the pair becomes a couple. However, Jarrod has more than romance on his mind, and he journeys back to his hometown to face a high school nemesis with loyal Lily in tow. Though Jarrod provides much of the film's humour, Lily provides its heart. Horsley's resume doesn't feature a large number of credits, but she is wonderful as Lily. She's awkward and honest, sweet and completely smitten with Jarrod. As Jarrod, Clement has perfected the deadpan delivery that made NAPOLEON DYNAMITE so much fun. As in its predecessor, EAGLE VS. SHARK features characters that aren't aware that they aren't 'normal'. From Jarrod's mullets to his family's beloved track suits, they're a study in strange, but they are genuine and real people. Like other odd romances such as HAROLD AND MAUDE, this love seems unlikely, but good acting and smart writing make it work.
| Starring | Joel Tobeck, Jemaine Clement, Loren Horsley, Brian Sergent, Rachel House |
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| Director | Taika Waititi |
| Studio | ELEVATION |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 24 mins LOVEFiLM Instant: 1 hr 24 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English LOVEFiLM Instant: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | Production year: 2007 To Watch Online: LOVEFiLM Instant: 31 Dec 2011 To Rent: DVD: 21 Jan 2008 |
| Watch now | Included in all packages with LOVEFiLM Instant. Subscribe. |
In 2003, Kiwi director Taika Waititi (sometimes credited as Taika Cohen) made âTwo Cars, One Nightâ, a charming and... read more on Time Out
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good times!
This is a great film abo0ut complete misfits, its subtle sometimes depressing humour is silly yet thought provoking, definately worth a watch!
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Napoleon likeyoumight
An interesting movie:- The casting was pretty good and there are some genuinely funny moments, however at times I felt the movie was trying too hard to be ... read more »
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Hope there isn't a play off once was enough!
Had high hopes for this, especially having been compared to Napolean Dynamite. Unfortunately, it never really got going for me. I normally love quirky indie ... read more »
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