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Eagle vs Shark (2007)

Director: Taika Waititi

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From Time Out New York

A misfit spin on the rom-com, Eagle vs Shark profiles two varieties of loser: Lily (Horsley), the enduringly optimistic oddball, and Jarrod (Clement), the overcompensating self-loather. While Jarrod pursues a misguided high-school-bully revenge mission, Lily pursues Jarrod. As a lighthearted portrait of outcasts living under the radar in New Zealand, Taika Waititi’s feature debut has been dubbed the Kiwi Napoleon Dynamite, a comparison both flattering and damning. Although Lily and Jarrod are outrageous, the actors’ subtle, deadpan performances keep pure caricature at bay—and also produce as much excruciating discomfort as laughter.

Author: Jane Borden 2007-06-21 22:27:46

Time Out New York Issue 611: June 14–20, 2007

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  • delores Hively said...
    Posted on Sep 13 2007 21:55 Hysterical- love the self depracating humor- waitit also directed Flight of the Conchords "New Fan" and "Drive By" Episodes- leggy blonde- love it!
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  • delores Hively said...
    Posted on Sep 13 2007 21:52 yup
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Eagle vs Shark

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Cast & crew

Director: Taika Waititi

Producer: Ainsley Gardiner, Cliff Curtis

Cast: Loren Horsley, Jemaine Clement, Brian Sergent, Craig Hall, Rachel House, Cohen Holloway, Joel Tobeck, Morag Hills full cast

Genre(s): Comedy

Rated: R

Duration: 87 mins


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