THE DOMINION July 17th 1990

By Costa Botes

“A WELL-TOLD STORY, FUNNY, TOUCHING, AND WISE, BEAUTIFULLY EXECUTED IN EVERY DEPARTMENT.”

Gaylene Preston’s second feature more than lives up to its advance reputation. Leaving aside its future commercial prospects (bright I hope), the film marks a real breakthrough for the New Zealand industry simply in its artistic achievement. A well-told story, funny, touching, and wise, beautifully executed in every department.