I do love Kiwi humour and comedy. "This Town" has it in spades and delivers it in a unique mockumentary style which suits the comedy style perfectly.
It reminded me a little of "Eagle vs Shark" mixed with the Rhys Darby series "Short Poppies" (if murder was involved). There are numerous laugh out loud moments and enough quirkiness to make you smile. It begins strong and ends strong.
It's fairly easy to watch and the short runtime ensures you're never too bored. It does lose its way in the middle though and begins to take itself too seriously. It goes a little too long between laughs, and when you're talking of massacres and grief so much, it gets a bit depressing.
If you're a fan of New Zealand comedy and dark, dry humour then you might like this. Unique rom-com.
Plot summary
Five years after being acquitted for the murder of his family, Sean is finally ready to move on with life. But the bitter ex-cop who led the investigation remains adamant that he's guilty - and will stop at nothing to bring him down.
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Unique rom-com, Kiwi style
Great Kiwi slow burner
If you love Kiwi slow, quiet, quirky movies this is for you. I love the beautifully framed shots, bright colours, and gorgeous scenery. Enchanting characters, nice storyline where I cared to see what happened; but mostly I cared to see the love story unfold. Props to the team that made this - more please
Not the usual movie but still awesome obout the making
You might feel a bit bored at the beginning as much as intriguied, please don't worry about it, this movie delivers and it does on the best way it could ever be delivered.
Well done to the actors and the director, if you like life with a bit of spice and controversy... That just watch it and you not being let down.