Review of Once Were Warriors (1994) by Matt M — 20 Jul 2013
The story of a strong woman trying to keep her family together despite her husband's violence, carelessness and alcoholism. The film is very graphic and daring in its honest portrayal of violence, capturing a great snapshot of the culture among the Maori descendants in New Zealand, with their poverty and their exploitation of their own heritage.
A sinister and intense twist on the family drama plot, Tamahori's film is not afraid to shock its audience and yet its brutality never feels out of place or unexplained but rather a brash and realistic portrayal of a nightmarish domestic situation.
This review of Once Were Warriors (1994) was written by Matt M on 20 Jul 2013.
Once Were Warriors has generally received very positive reviews.
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