Once Were Warriors [IMPORT]

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Summary: This movie rox!
Review: I thought that this movie was da bomb! Not only do Moari people share many similarities with Native Americans but I noticed that the setting of this movie shared similarities to the reservation life as well. This movie was really awesome and powerful. It touched a big part of me and my family.

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Summary: Excellent , Excellent, Excellent!!!
Review: This movie is the best i've seen in the past ten years, including American movies. It keeps your attention throughout the entire movie, which isn't done to me by many movies. I give 5 stars without any doubts, buy this one, you will not regret!!!

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Summary: Powerful & moving film concerning domestic violence.
Review: This film should be a must see for those who deal with domestic violence issues. The way it portrays the strength of the Mother trying to hold her family together really is sobering. This film is one of the most true to life films I've ever seen. I highly recommend this film.

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Summary: Shocking in its honesty !!
Review: As an ex-pat Kiwi living in the States, I have been tempted to show this movie to American friends. However, I am not sure how many of them could handle the brutality whilst still appreciating the skill of the actors ! Both Tem Morrison and Rena Owen are superb as the main characters. I have seen this movie twice and would watch it again, I feel it is an honest portrayal of domestic violence that must happen in SOME homes. A real eye opener and not for the faint hearted !! This rated as an all time "reality check" for many New Zealanders - myself included !! A sequel to this movie is currently showing in NZ and will hopefully be released on video.

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Summary: One of the Best films of the 90's
Review: I know that might strike some people as a lofty statement, but this film deserves that designation, and then some. The acting is seamless, the pathos and emotions are incredibly moving, and the film never has a weak moment. Underrated jem. Rena Owen is fantastic as the female lead, but much props to the screenwriters as well.

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Summary: Like a puch in the gut.
Review: When I left the cinema my legs were shaking and it took more then a week for me to start thinking about anything else (ofcouse I returned to see it again).

This is in my opinion the strongest film ever, no other film comes close. I envy anybody who has such an experience ahead of them and can only congratulte those who have seen it.

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Summary: A must see...
Review: a movie that saved my family from further harm.Show it to a friend in need..before it is to late..powerful film!

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Summary: A truthful and honest depiction of a native family
Review: If you want an example of what Westernization has done to native peoples, Maori, Hawaiian, Samoan, etc., then watch and learn. This movie is powerful in its depiction of a native family and the loss of their culture. This film could have been the story of any native peoples and been accurate. Westernization has negatively altered the traditional values and lives of native peoples, "Once Were Warriors" is an in-your-face honest depiction. It left my heart broken and my soul angry.

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Summary: This movie DESTROYED me
Review: When the movie was over, I felt as though I had been run over by a locomotive very slowly. I was left shaking in the corner, full of adrenaline. Watching this film is a truly soul-rending experience.

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Summary: One of the Most powerful true to life movies ever.
Review: Kia ora, this movie would be the most gripping movie I have seen. Being Maori, this movie has touched me in ways that it could only do to a Maori. Maori have taken a big risk in releasing this movie for what could possibly be mis-construed from it, but however we hope other cultures and indigenous people will rise to the challenge and show the truth about what our worlds have become. This movie shows the darker side Maoridom coming from a long chain of tragic events leading up to today. Alan Duff (author) and Lee Tamahori have made no efforts to sweeten this. So from a Maori perspective, this movie will change your life. I still hope though, we can put out a movie soon to show the other side of our people.

-Whiri Kemara