Movies & TV - Quick Review - Once Were Warriors

Artwork

In One Word

Superb

Genre

Action / Drama

Released By / Year

New Line Home Entertainment / 1994

Links

Once Were Warriors - IMDB Page

Plot

A drama about a Maori family in a city New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.
(The above plot description was taken from Movie Collector - Collectorz.com)

Quick Review

Once Were Warriors is a raw and extremely effective drama, that touches a nerve. The movie is brutal and keeps a tight grip on the viewer and then rips everything apart. It is sure to leave a long lasting impression.

Online: Sunday, August 25, 2013