Just watched the premiere. It was very good. I plan on watching again. A couple of places where the dialog was clunky, but it incorporates a number of issues with schools and with the tools that are available today, how it could affect students. I will expect a number of people who haven't seen it to give it low ratings because of the people who are behind the film.
Reviews
3 Reviews
Pear ta ma 'on maf
(2004)
Overall An Enjoyable Experience
13 March 2005
Saw the film at the first theatrical release in Honolulu. I was surprised at how many people were in the audience given the type of film (inde film with subtitles). The film quality at times wasn't great (grainey and exalted). There was a Q&A after the film and there were several other Polynesians in the audience that really identified with the film, growing up on a small island and looking forward to bigger adventures in life.
There was one scene involving pigs that an audience member asked about and the thoughts of the director and how it came across weren't really in sync. His description of what he was trying to say via the visuals wasn't presented in such a way that I received that same message. The film does show some very beautiful views and vistas of the island and the people. It also gives some insight into the day to day life of people who live on a small island.
I enjoyed the film overall to get a look into other areas of the world and to see the cultures of those people. In the case of this movie, I think that mission was accomplished successfully.
There was one scene involving pigs that an audience member asked about and the thoughts of the director and how it came across weren't really in sync. His description of what he was trying to say via the visuals wasn't presented in such a way that I received that same message. The film does show some very beautiful views and vistas of the island and the people. It also gives some insight into the day to day life of people who live on a small island.
I enjoyed the film overall to get a look into other areas of the world and to see the cultures of those people. In the case of this movie, I think that mission was accomplished successfully.
The Ride
(I) (2003)
A great film made in Hawaii
17 January 2004
Saw the film at the Hawaii International Film Festival in Oct 2003. It is a marvelous film made, starring and financed by people from Hawaii. The original showing was on the beach at Waikiki at the Sunset on the Beach event.
The story is about a cocky surfer who has an accident and is transported back to old Waikiki where he meets Duke Kahanamoku, the father of modern surfing. Through his interaction with Duke he learns more about himself, the sport of surfing and just what a unique and special icon/person Duke is for Hawaii.
A great amount of attention was given to the detailed look of old Waikiki, the costumes, and the personage of Duke.
If you have a chance to see the film or buy the DVD, it is well worth it.
The story is about a cocky surfer who has an accident and is transported back to old Waikiki where he meets Duke Kahanamoku, the father of modern surfing. Through his interaction with Duke he learns more about himself, the sport of surfing and just what a unique and special icon/person Duke is for Hawaii.
A great amount of attention was given to the detailed look of old Waikiki, the costumes, and the personage of Duke.
If you have a chance to see the film or buy the DVD, it is well worth it.
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