Film Preview: Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

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(June 19, 2016) Original

Release Date:

June 24, 2016

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “A national manhunt is ordered for a rebellious kid and his foster uncle who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.”

Poster Rating: C+ / C- / B- / D / C- / D+

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Review: (#1) A somewhat childish rendition of something you might see advertising a Wes Anderson film. The details aren’t that exciting, but it’s sufficient. (#2) When your concept doesn’t translate well to the audience, you get a head-scratching design like this one. (#3) An interesting, hand-drawn design that conjures memories of old school Hollywood’s most interesting designs.

(#4) This is also faintly reminiscent of Wes Anderson, but completely misses the point of those kinds of designs. (#5) A more naturalistic design doesn’t give the audience any compelling interest. (#6) Dull, strange and won’t drive curiosity in the least.

Trailer Rating: B

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Review: There are some fairly daffy elements to this trailer, which plays into its status as a comedy. There are some questionable choices in places, but overall, it looks like it could be a modestly entertaining diversion.