Eagle vs Shark

A stylish and offbeat comedy from New Zealand that's pretentious and insincere. The love story between two misfits rings false from the beginning till the end. Instead of getting an accurate point of view, we are getting stylized stereo-types. Where it could have been poignant and heartfelt, instead it's contrived and dishonest at the cost of substance for style. While the concept and visuals are arresting, the writing and casting flawed. Writer & director Taika Waititi has the right vision, however lost the heart of the story by focusing too much on the style. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.