New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi signs on to direct and co-write the film Hunt for the Wilderpeople, based on the book Wild Pork and Watercress by Barry Crump.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople is released in theaters across New Zealand, where it receives critical acclaim and commercial success.
The film is released internationally to audiences in the United States, Australia, and other countries, gaining a wider fanbase.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople receives numerous awards and nominations across film festivals, praising its direction, performances, and story.
I need to rewatch this and see if it moves from a like to a favorite for me. I forget about it, see it mentioned, and remember that it was way better than I thought it was going to be. This is a great one to watch if you haven't yet.
Finally got to see this in theaters - it's a lovely movie. One of the higher quality family-friendly sci fi movies in a LONG time. The part I liked least about the book was the humor - movie was the same. Which speaks to how good the adaptation was.
This is the best action movie of all time!