Pauline Adamek

… an extreme gross-out stoner comedy that could have been a whole lot pfunnier…

…an amiable cinematic journey that takes audiences through New Zealand’s breathtaking landscapes while delivering a blend of humour, adventure, and heartfelt drama.

… calm, bittersweet, and very moving.

… paints a vivid portrait of resilience, grit, and the power of sport to transcend racial barriers and harsh oppression.

Fluid hand-held camera work keeps this story moving, although it does plod along towards a grisly conclusion.

... reminds us why the film is as relevant today as it was when it lit up the box office four decades ago.

… feels like a protracted exercise in trolling the audience.

… an absolutely phenomenal movie experience with empowering messages, drama and pure entertainment that satisfies on all fronts.

The strength of the storytelling lies in the flashback episodes.

Kit Harington plays the title role excellently, with appropriate passion and gravitas.