This movie really captured the essence of a rural NZ town in the 1990’s. The setting was so beautiful and they really captured the ‘Kiwi’ way of life. I enjoyed how they captured the simpleness of NZ rural life, similar to aspects in the ‘Fastest Indian’.
That’s what made this movie so moving, that such a horrible event could happen in such a small, caring community. I loved the way the director focused on the heroes…the 73yr old granny, the local police man (Karl Urban).
Excellent acting and cinematography.
Steph’s rating: 9/10
The preview captured our interest and the movie did not disappoint. The director Robert Sarkies (Scarfies) did a fantastic job, the breath taking cinematography, the sensitivity and emotion, perfectly capturing the tradgedy.
A quote from an IMDB poster sums it up
“It does seem strange that someone should make such a beautiful film about such a terrible moment in New Zealand history. However, the sensitivity and emotion showed to the tragedy make this film an important document of the horrors of modern society. Even in a place like Aramoana, a place seemingly untainted by the rigours of modern life, can the harsh realities of the world be found and in these moments the human spirit is tested.