September 4, 2008

mrsem

Things I Love Today: Eagle vs. Shark

Rob and I loved this quirky New Zealand film! Eagle vs. Shark starts on the bizarre side; very Napoleon Dynamite.

But towards the end it turns absolutely lovely. A great message about the perfection of loving someone who isn’t perfect. Watch the trailer here.

Flight of the Conchord fans will recognize Jemaine as the main character. Also fantastic: the adorable little girl, the animated scenes and the New Zealand accent (We couldn’t stop saying “tent” – pronounced tint – all night).

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Patricia September 4, 2008 at 4:54 pm

The New Zealand accent is really kind of weird – we met a girl from NZ on holiday in Greece and she told us she would be travelling from Rome to Venus. We were momentarily nonplussed, until we realized she meant Venice!! Patricia
Lorrie September 4, 2008 at 7:05 pm

Is this out on DVD?
{amy lynn} September 4, 2008 at 7:20 pm

+1 we love it too. thanks for reminding me. 🙂
MissScientistSF September 4, 2008 at 7:31 pm

I saw this last summer in DC with Jilly. I loved it, except I couldn’t love the dude, I kept expecting him to change and then he beats up someone in a wheelchair. But it was really cute and I love their accents!
Mina September 4, 2008 at 9:32 pm

“We’re here to help” is also another good NZ film you might like to check out –
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0997273/
GC September 5, 2008 at 4:52 pm

Yay for Eagle vs. Shark! I hate to nit-pick, but it’s Jemaine. I only know that because I’m obsessed. 😉
amy September 6, 2008 at 12:31 am

Yes! I loved this too! My fiance thought it was a little TOO bizarre but I really dug it.