Have you seen The Piano? (It's a must see.) In terms of NZ movies, which might otherwise have slipped under the radar: Heavenly Creatures (1994) River Queen (2005)
I feel that a lot of our NZ movies are a reflection of trauma carried and trauma processed by the Maori people that enables the telling of such powerfully moving stories. I love these movies but they are emotionally draining for highly sensitive people. I agree that that the Koro storyline could of shown more learning and growth. I can not speak for Maori culture but certainly we have a generation of pakeha (white NZs) who still carry a mindset that should of been left in the 1800s. We need more women leaders in all areas of society & men shouldn't fear this. We have in NZ amazing potential women leaders currently in our parliament particularly younger Māori wahine. I really hope for a future where these incredible women are seen for what they have to offer. Currently our society still is a reflection of Koro and his attitude to his granddaughter. This is reflected in how we treat young women particularly young women of colour. I am a 57 white NZ male, I say this only so that there are no assumptions of my sex or race.
Please, please watch 'BLACK SHEEP' (2006). You will laugh. It's quite funny. Special effects by the same people that did The Lord Of The Rings. A great Colin Farrel, Ray Winstone, Keira Knightley (u.s.a/ british) movie that you may like is, "London Boulevard". It's a hidden gem of a movie. I can't find a single reaction to it on youtube. It's as good or better than lock, stock...., snatch, sexy beast, the gentlemen, 7 psychopaths, animal kingdom, etc.The supporting cast is top notch. Anna Friel and David Thewliss are favourites of mine. So in private (or as a reaction0, for a laugh, Black Sheep (2006) and for an excellent crime drama/love story with alot of humour try 'London Boulevard'.. Thanks to you Chrissie from N.Z. We have funny movies here too. I guess your fan base knows that you can handle the really deep, dark, gutwrenching, heavy drama's and have taken you down a sad, heavy rabbit hole. 'What We Do In The Shadows was o.k though, eh? Rather see you laugh, than cry. All the best to you..
I'm Australian not New Zealander but I remember this movie resonating with me when I was a kid. My dad put minimum effort into our relationship. My granny and my mother literally taught me how to shave, do an oil change, pay taxes and change a tire. I still remember mum practicing on herself before she taught me how to shave my face in my teens. Family is family. My gran is still with us and my mum is struggling financially. They're getting every cent I can spare, my dad can go rot.
In Maori culture there is a thing called Whangai. it's when the child is raised (sometimes in part) by a member of the whanau (family), generally it would be the grandparents but not always, in the basic terms an adoption by the family.. In a way he left her with the tupuna (grandparents) due to grief but it works into whangai
Guaranteed teary Chrissie in the finale. 😂Lovely film. Unsurprisingly Chrissie didn't care much for the strident misogyny, but I think she didn't fully understand either the warrior class the grandpa felt he was entrusted to teach. It's deeper than any Judeo-Christian belief can be, it goes to society, ecology, mythology, culture, religion and military. The preservation of that traditional culture while he watched youth succumb to drugs, alcohol, crime and capitalism....that was a lot he was taking on and he thought only the true tradition will save them. Hence the anger, and being a jerk.
A story of loss, resilience and strength. It has some beautiful characters and acting. I love how it encapsulates whales and her bond with them and her family ❤
Love your reactions Chrissie - especially your Once Were Warriors reaction. I love this movie ❤️ I’m a descendant from a Chief of the Ngati Apa Tribe (Rangitikei and Whanganui Districts) on my mother’s side. Sadly, my mother was ostracised by the Tribe for marrying a wealthy white male, so us kids (I’m the fifth of six) were unable to experience a Maori childhood. Following their divorce and subsequent childhood abuse, any film that involves Maori childhood and an abusive parent or guardian, are especially powerful to me. Time has passed and much healing has been done, but these hurts one carries for their entire life. Thank you again for watching our films and for your most generous, brave and heartfelt reactions.
The mindset of the old generation has been distorted. You are Maori by blood, no one can take that from you. To deny you is to deny themselves. It is there loss, never yours.
Wow, I never thought anyone would react to this movie, although it`s a true gem!! Congratulations Chrissie. Now you also gotta do "In My Father’s Den" with Matthew Macfadyen! Tough one, beware... tears and tissue movie. 🙂
The soundtrack for this movie was composed by Australian artist Lisa Gerrard who also did the soundtrack for Gladiator. Try to listen to this movie soundtrack in bed with your headphones on, before you go to sleep. You'll sleep like a baby, guarantee.
Just dropping a line to say your reaction videos are pretty awesome. I first stumbled across you on Moneyball and have watched everything since. You arent trying to do a "bit", acting outrageous for views or any of that other crap. Just honest reactions and I find them very relaxing and enjoyable. Keep it up and I'll keep watching! Have a good one!
Keisha Castle Hughs (Paikea) went on to play a bit part in the star wars prequals as the queen of naboo afer amidala had left to become senator, next we saw her as a sand snake sister from dorn in Game of Thrones
Another classic New Zealand film is Bad Taste (1987), directed by Peter Jackson. I would also recommend viewing Utu (1983), directed by Geoff Murhpy. The story is set in 19th century New Zealand.
Yes it was very conditional a men only tradition mindset, it was forbidden for women to learn taiaha (the wooden pole fighting). But to be chosen as Chief of the tribe that was not his call, it was the call of the whales. In truth the taiaha requires stamina brute strength and a cold calculating mindset. That was the only reason for men to learn taiaha. HOwever there are a lot of forgotten knowledge of our people. Te Rangatira was once written as TeRangatira. Broken down it made two different sets of words: Te Ranga Tira or Te Ra ngati Ra. Ranga = raise. Tira = A Company of travellers. Ra ngati Ra means Sun of the Sun tribe. Tira also meant rays, beams. Te doesnt mean 'The'. It is to honor the first word to be created the letter 'T' which is the first word in the Maori language. which is pronounced Te.
it is not an unusal thing in Maori family to bring up a grandchild, niece etc. It is a very common practice which happens not only in Maori culture but in other indigenous cultures around the world. You need to understand even though the grandfather(koro) was mean , he was trying to uphold traditional beliefs in a modern world.
You got the movie. It was meant to make you feel this way. My parents are white New Zealanders (Scottish and Irish heratige), and this sort of thing is real in some cultures. They want a boy to carry on the family name. Girls are considered inferior in certain cultures. We need to change as a society. Females should be the more respected of the 2. We also need to change old traditions that have nothing to do with modern society. I am Australian, and we still have a problem with the way we treat our indigenous people (Aboriginals). Rabbit Proof Fence is a tough movie about how Australian governments treated our indigenous kids. It is a sad fact of Australian history that we are still trying to fix today.
How exactly is Australia treating Aboriginals poorly today? Are you including yourself in that broad brushstroke? Australia is paying for the sins of its past, not its present.
@@PjRjHj Maybe you need to travel around your country a bit if you think for one minute that aboriginal people are not being treated poorly. Incarceration ratios for one. The blatant racism with which they are treated by many white Aussies......Of course every case is different but you don't need a digger to find inequity and prejudice.
Other way around. Aboriginal culture views females as less than men and still hold a lot of traditional views which allows for the abuse of women and children as massively higher rates than in white culture. If you are born an aboriginal girl you are 23 times more likely to be abused by a spouse or family member, this isn't white people's fault, this is a cultural problem, which this movie actually addresses directly without getting into the much darker reality which films like 'Once Were Warriors' examines deeper.
This film does address a harsh reality of native culture in Australia and New Zealand; people like to romanticize native traditions but they were very prejudiced towards women and it is still largely reflected in the issues of these native communities today. Rates of abuse towards women and children are FAR higher in aboriginal and Maori communities due to an attachment to these old values. People like to turn around and somehow blame white people for the actions which these men choose to take all by themselves, but it is an issue with culture and a refusal to let go of outdated ways of thinking and accept modern ideas of equality. People can throw around words like "systemic racism" or "colonialism" to excuse this behavior, but at the end of the day it is people choosing to hold onto traditional ideas and do these things to their own families.
Pre colonisation, Maori woman were highly respected due to been bearers of children. Europeans were seen to beat their woman as it was said, "they needed to know their place".
@@Rotavegas1 except that the Maori were never colonized. They put up too much of a fight for European settlers. They had conflicts but were ultimately forced to live together because their warriors couldn't be overcome. They did however war amongst themselves and made slaves of their own people, including unwilling wives.
Absolute crap mate!! 🤨 Māori women were held of such high respect b4 the white man came. However yes there are still certain traditions that do not allow Women to perform/act on for many reasons. But it has nothing to do with your colonial idealism 🤓
@@chevydoitzKiwiVerrer you're doing exactly what I said in my original comment, throwing words like "colonialism" around without looking at the facts. Maori warred with each other and made slaves of women. You're confusing VALUE with RESPECT. Women were valued because they could create more warriors, they are in every culture, that's why they were taken as slaves, but value doesn't come with respect. They were valued to increase numbers and create stronger armies to war for more land.
Why do New Zealand films always make me cryyy 😭
Have you seen The Piano? (It's a must see.)
In terms of NZ movies, which might otherwise have slipped under the radar:
Heavenly Creatures (1994)
River Queen (2005)
I feel that a lot of our NZ movies are a reflection of trauma carried and trauma processed by the Maori people that enables the telling of such powerfully moving stories. I love these movies but they are emotionally draining for highly sensitive people. I agree that that the Koro storyline could of shown more learning and growth.
I can not speak for Maori culture but certainly we have a generation of pakeha (white NZs) who still carry a mindset that should of been left in the 1800s. We need more women leaders in all areas of society & men shouldn't fear this.
We have in NZ amazing potential women leaders currently in our parliament particularly younger Māori wahine. I really hope for a future where these incredible women are seen for what they have to offer. Currently our society still is a reflection of Koro and his attitude to his granddaughter. This is reflected in how we treat young women particularly young women of colour.
I am a 57 white NZ male, I say this only so that there are no assumptions of my sex or race.
And just like Koro, we as a society still have a bit of growing up to do.
I share your take on this movie-definitely wasn't a "feel good" for me.
Please, please watch 'BLACK SHEEP' (2006). You will laugh. It's quite funny. Special effects by the same people that did The Lord Of The Rings. A great Colin Farrel, Ray Winstone, Keira Knightley (u.s.a/ british) movie that you may like is, "London Boulevard". It's a hidden gem of a movie. I can't find a single reaction to it on youtube. It's as good or better than lock, stock...., snatch, sexy beast, the gentlemen, 7 psychopaths, animal kingdom, etc.The supporting cast is top notch. Anna Friel and David Thewliss are favourites of mine. So in private (or as a reaction0, for a laugh, Black Sheep (2006) and for an excellent crime drama/love story with alot of humour try 'London Boulevard'.. Thanks to you Chrissie from N.Z. We have funny movies here too. I guess your fan base knows that you can handle the really deep, dark, gutwrenching, heavy drama's and have taken you down a sad, heavy rabbit hole. 'What We Do In The Shadows was o.k though, eh? Rather see you laugh, than cry. All the best to you..
Great movie. Haven't seen it ages. Thanks Chrissie! 😁🐱
I'm Australian not New Zealander but I remember this movie resonating with me when I was a kid. My dad put minimum effort into our relationship. My granny and my mother literally taught me how to shave, do an oil change, pay taxes and change a tire. I still remember mum practicing on herself before she taught me how to shave my face in my teens. Family is family. My gran is still with us and my mum is struggling financially. They're getting every cent I can spare, my dad can go rot.
These excellent and insightful reads are part of what I enjoy about your channel Chrissie.
In Maori culture there is a thing called Whangai. it's when the child is raised (sometimes in part) by a member of the whanau (family), generally it would be the grandparents but not always, in the basic terms an adoption by the family..
In a way he left her with the tupuna (grandparents) due to grief but it works into whangai
Chrissie, I gotta say, you have the best taste in movies. I enjoy all of your reactions.
Guaranteed teary Chrissie in the finale. 😂Lovely film.
Unsurprisingly Chrissie didn't care much for the strident misogyny, but I think she didn't fully understand either the warrior class the grandpa felt he was entrusted to teach. It's deeper than any Judeo-Christian belief can be, it goes to society, ecology, mythology, culture, religion and military. The preservation of that traditional culture while he watched youth succumb to drugs, alcohol, crime and capitalism....that was a lot he was taking on and he thought only the true tradition will save them. Hence the anger, and being a jerk.
A story of loss, resilience and strength. It has some beautiful characters and acting. I love how it encapsulates whales and her bond with them and her family ❤
Kia ora from Aotearoa/New Zealand. Love your reactions. Nga mihi nui.
Best actress nomination for the Oscars, not difficult to see why.
Love your reactions Chrissie - especially your Once Were Warriors reaction. I love this movie ❤️ I’m a descendant from a Chief of the Ngati Apa Tribe (Rangitikei and Whanganui Districts) on my mother’s side. Sadly, my mother was ostracised by the Tribe for marrying a wealthy white male, so us kids (I’m the fifth of six) were unable to experience a Maori childhood. Following their divorce and subsequent childhood abuse, any film that involves Maori childhood and an abusive parent or guardian, are especially powerful to me. Time has passed and much healing has been done, but these hurts one carries for their entire life. Thank you again for watching our films and for your most generous, brave and heartfelt reactions.
The mindset of the old generation has been distorted. You are Maori by blood, no one can take that from you. To deny you is to deny themselves. It is there loss, never yours.
Whale Rider is an amazing film.
Wow, I never thought anyone would react to this movie, although it`s a true gem!! Congratulations Chrissie. Now you also gotta do "In My Father’s Den" with Matthew Macfadyen! Tough one, beware... tears and tissue movie. 🙂
Totally agree, vastly under rated movie.
The soundtrack for this movie was composed by Australian artist Lisa Gerrard who also did the soundtrack for Gladiator.
Try to listen to this movie soundtrack in bed with your headphones on, before you go to sleep. You'll sleep like a baby, guarantee.
After the scene at 21:20 she wiped her eyes, smiled at the director and said "Do you want me to go again"? Phenomenal.
So funny hearing you say it was going to be a feelgood movie at the start. I'm pretty sure this was the first movie I ever watched that made me cry. 😅
"i felt like a feel good movie tonight"
oh no
Just dropping a line to say your reaction videos are pretty awesome. I first stumbled across you on Moneyball and have watched everything since. You arent trying to do a "bit", acting outrageous for views or any of that other crap. Just honest reactions and I find them very relaxing and enjoyable. Keep it up and I'll keep watching! Have a good one!
Keisha Castle Hughs (Paikea) went on to play a bit part in the star wars prequals as the queen of naboo afer amidala had left to become senator, next we saw her as a sand snake sister from dorn in Game of Thrones
I’d highly recommend the NZ movie Cousins (2021), but it’s even more devastating!
Another classic New Zealand film is Bad Taste (1987), directed by Peter Jackson. I would also recommend viewing Utu (1983), directed by Geoff Murhpy. The story is set in 19th century New Zealand.
LOL 'Bad Taste' is not even a quarter of the film 'Heavenly Creatures' is, though I guess it's a C grade classic in some ways.
I SOO LOVED this movie.
Pulls at the heartstrings!
Yes it was very conditional a men only tradition mindset, it was forbidden for women to learn taiaha (the wooden pole fighting). But to be chosen as Chief of the tribe that was not his call, it was the call of the whales. In truth the taiaha requires stamina brute strength and a cold calculating mindset. That was the only reason for men to learn taiaha.
HOwever there are a lot of forgotten knowledge of our people. Te Rangatira was once written as TeRangatira. Broken down it made two different sets of words: Te Ranga Tira or Te Ra ngati Ra. Ranga = raise. Tira = A Company of travellers. Ra ngati Ra means Sun of the Sun tribe. Tira also meant rays, beams. Te doesnt mean 'The'. It is to honor the first word to be created the letter 'T' which is the first word in the Maori language. which is pronounced Te.
Start to cry, then just continue crying. Who said you could stop!? 😂
Hunt for Wilderpeople was funny.
In typical NZ fashion, funny but also with some sad bits 🥲
I noticed that you have Mandy up on your Patreon now, the best movie of all-time hands down, I can’t wait to see your reaction to it 🤘🏼🎸
It's a trip!
@ so badass, trippy asf, and endlessly quotable. I really hope you dug it!
If it helps this movie is based on a Novel from 1987. So it doesn’t really reflect how we perceive things today.
it is not an unusal thing in Maori family to bring up a grandchild, niece etc. It is a very common practice which happens not only in Maori culture but in other indigenous cultures around the world. You need to understand even though the grandfather(koro) was mean , he was trying to uphold traditional beliefs in a modern world.
Family and love ain't perfect.
The young lady knocked it outta the park.
And Whales, cant go wrong with 🐋
Have you reacted to the NZ movie: Savage?
You got the movie. It was meant to make you feel this way. My parents are white New Zealanders (Scottish and Irish heratige), and this sort of thing is real in some cultures. They want a boy to carry on the family name. Girls are considered inferior in certain cultures. We need to change as a society. Females should be the more respected of the 2. We also need to change old traditions that have nothing to do with modern society. I am Australian, and we still have a problem with the way we treat our indigenous people (Aboriginals). Rabbit Proof Fence is a tough movie about how Australian governments treated our indigenous kids. It is a sad fact of Australian history that we are still trying to fix today.
How exactly is Australia treating Aboriginals poorly today?
Are you including yourself in that broad brushstroke?
Australia is paying for the sins of its past, not its present.
@@PjRjHj Maybe you need to travel around your country a bit if you think for one minute that aboriginal people are not being treated poorly.
Incarceration ratios for one. The blatant racism with which they are treated by many white Aussies......Of course every case is different but you don't need a digger to find inequity and prejudice.
Other way around. Aboriginal culture views females as less than men and still hold a lot of traditional views which allows for the abuse of women and children as massively higher rates than in white culture. If you are born an aboriginal girl you are 23 times more likely to be abused by a spouse or family member, this isn't white people's fault, this is a cultural problem, which this movie actually addresses directly without getting into the much darker reality which films like 'Once Were Warriors' examines deeper.
The Piano is an amazing NZ film. Not a comedy though!
Oh right! I need to add that to my list.
@@chrissiereacts Watch 'Heavenly Creatures' instead, it's much better. And the two main actors went on do fairly well afterwards too.
This film does address a harsh reality of native culture in Australia and New Zealand; people like to romanticize native traditions but they were very prejudiced towards women and it is still largely reflected in the issues of these native communities today. Rates of abuse towards women and children are FAR higher in aboriginal and Maori communities due to an attachment to these old values. People like to turn around and somehow blame white people for the actions which these men choose to take all by themselves, but it is an issue with culture and a refusal to let go of outdated ways of thinking and accept modern ideas of equality. People can throw around words like "systemic racism" or "colonialism" to excuse this behavior, but at the end of the day it is people choosing to hold onto traditional ideas and do these things to their own families.
Pre colonisation, Maori woman were highly respected due to been bearers of children. Europeans were seen to beat their woman as it was said, "they needed to know their place".
@@Rotavegas1 except that the Maori were never colonized. They put up too much of a fight for European settlers. They had conflicts but were ultimately forced to live together because their warriors couldn't be overcome. They did however war amongst themselves and made slaves of their own people, including unwilling wives.
Absolute crap mate!! 🤨 Māori women were held of such high respect b4 the white man came. However yes there are still certain traditions that do not allow Women to perform/act on for many reasons. But it has nothing to do with your colonial idealism 🤓
@@chevydoitzKiwiVerrer you're doing exactly what I said in my original comment, throwing words like "colonialism" around without looking at the facts. Maori warred with each other and made slaves of women. You're confusing VALUE with RESPECT. Women were valued because they could create more warriors, they are in every culture, that's why they were taken as slaves, but value doesn't come with respect. They were valued to increase numbers and create stronger armies to war for more land.
@michaelragnarsson3476 where do you get your so called facts from bruh 💀 It's embarrassing! I'm not even gonna bother with your bs! Bye😘ฅ