Even what is small can be useful, and what is large cannot be. Atmospheric film. It's beautiful, rich, delicious. Slow dialogue, guttural sounds, wild movements and facial expressions. From the first minute, you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Maori tribe and everything that a white person may think is savagery seems so natural. And the willingness to sacrifice relatives, for the sake of peace between tribes, and extreme respect for the family, and bloody battles between warriors with characteristic wild movements, and tattooed faces ... And blood and death, and the ease with which it occurs - it is not frightening at all - the strongest wins. The strong always have dignity.
Perfectly selected actors - each of them does not play, but is his hero. Their character is fully reflected in body lines, facial features, tattoos and costume, look and voice – all perfect and visible from the first seconds. Severe and invincible "demon", young but brave boy, with dignity going through life, old and noble father, and the son of the leader of a neighboring tribe torn by the desire for fame - Viper, and his "friend", with a cunning in his eyes ...
Such different men are wild, real... their bodies are natural, their battle scenes are beyond praise. Strength, agility, courage - everything is visible. I recommend women to watch. You will definitely get aesthetic pleasure. Men too! There's a "mahach" there.
I love it. A beautiful film.
10 out of 10