This film is a cross between a movie made in the tradition of old Disney "B" family movies, where you know exactly what's going to happen next and where the child triumphs over the adult, and a documentary about Maori culture set in the modern world. The sheer beauty of the Maori culture and the New Zealand coast make this a worthwhile family film, and the lead performance (although I'm in real doubt as to whether she's really actually performing) makes it a great one. It doesn't have the polish or the editing of a major motion picture, but it doesn't need it. I'm not euphoric about this film like some are, but I find it nonetheless enjoyable.
8/10
8/10