Review of Boy (2012) by Julie T — 28 Feb 2012

Waititi's '80s-era portrait of a broken Maori family is funny yet tearful, gorgeous & surprising, assuredly navigating tonal shifts with emotional truth.

This review of Boy (2012) was written by Julie T on 28 Feb 2012.

Boy has generally received positive reviews.

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