No. 2

I was disappointed by this Air New Zealand Gala offering – but then maybe I’d been spoilt as I’d just come out from an earlier screening of the Last King of Scotland – a hard candle to beat.

What’s it about?
Nana Maria wants a party, not just any old party, a Fijian feast with all her grand children so she can name her successor. And her grand children must make it all happen in less than 24 hours. Cue the infighting and resurrection of old wounds as a pig is killed, trees are felled and old family issues are finally put aside to make it all happen for Nana, the family’s matriarch.

Highs n lows
A little sentimental and not at all riveting, this is nothing more than a sweeping peak into the lives of three generations of a once immigrant but now thoroughly New Zealander family. Filmed realistically in just a couple of locations.

Is it any good?
3 out of 5 – not bad to while away an hour and a half with if you’ve nothing better to do.