Overall rating: 4.7647057 / 5 from 68 reviews.
Once Were Warriors, directed by Lee Tamahori, is a critically acclaimed film praised for its exceptional transfer, captivating performances, and its status as a classic favorite among viewers. This limited edition slipcover, designed by Time Tomorrow, is exclusive to select retailers and the official website.
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"One of the greatest films ever to come out of New Zealand, extremely raw and powerful study of a Maori commmunity featuring one of the greatest performances of all time from Temuera Morrison as the terrifying Jake 'The Muss' Heke. A must have."
"A New Zealand drama with the likes of Temuera Morrison and Rena Owen as a pair of characters that fight for surviving in an adverse context. A classics from XXX director Lee Tamahori, this edition comes with little but interesting extras that round an excellent movie."
"They don't make drama like this anymore. Powerful film and sad reflection on realities of cultural loss. Great presentation by VS"
"I love this film so much and for all these years I've had a fairly poor quality DVD which I bought 25 years ago. It has served me well, but it was clearly time to upgrade. According to the back of the Blu Ray box and in contradiction to the website, this is actually region free. I need to test that, but might be worth a look online if you're restricted to specific regions. There's a sequel to this film, but do yourself a favour and avoid it. You'll want to unsee it and to be honest, it took over a decade for me to forget just how bad it was. Nonetheless, this film is highly recommended."
"Great movie involving the poor working class of New Zealand. Their family life, struggles with alcoholism, domestic violence, and the collapsing of their society and traditions. Once you watch it, you will never forget it."
"Kind of an unforgettable movie. I have standard edition, looks good, will always stay in your mind."
"My debut for New Zeland cinema. Amazing performances for these disturbing characters. What's the time Mr Wolf?"
"I was a bit worried the slipcover version would sell out, but to my surprise I was able to snag a copy many months after its release. This is a great film with stellar performances from the cast. The release also have some nice extra features. I’m glad I could add this to my collection!"
"A great insight into Maori culture and traditions. Very thought provoking and a bit grim."
"Classic new zealand film with jango fett!"
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