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Eagle Vs. Shark, 2007

Starring: Jemaine Clement, Loren Horsley

Directed by: Taika Waititi

Written by: Taika Waititi

Language: English

Country: New Zealand

Runtime: 88 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:6.8

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Eagle Vs. Shark can be described as humorous, witty, and offbeat. The plot revolves around misfits, a love affair, and friendship. The main genres are comedy, romance, and fantasy. Eagle Vs. Shark is set, at least in part, in a store and at a high school.

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Fans of cult hit NAPOLEON DYNAMITE will find much to like in this quirky New Zealand import. Director Taika Waititi's debut feature centers on the oddest of couples: Lily (Loren Horsley), an outcast at the fast food restaurant where she works, and Jarrod (Jermaine Clement, FLIGHT OF THE CONCORDS), a clerk at a video game store who is completely oblivious to his dork status. Lily's days revolve around Jarrod's daily burger-driven appearances at her job, but, alas, he only has eyes for her perky blonde coworker. But Lily wins his heart with her video game prowess, and the pair becomes a couple. However, Jarrod has more than romance on his mind, and he journeys back to his hometown to face a high school nemesis with loyal Lily in tow.

Though Jarrod provides much of the film's humor, Lily provides its heart. Horsley's resume doesn't feature a large number of credits, but she is wonderful as Lily. She's awkward and honest, sweet and completely smitten with Jarrod. As Jarrod, Clement has perfected the deadpan delivery that made NAPOLEON DYNAMITE so much fun. As in its predecessor, EAGLE VS. SHARK features characters that aren't aware that they aren't "normal." From Jarrod's mullets to his family's beloved track suits, they're a study in strange, but they are genuine and real people. Like other odd romances such as HAROLD AND MAUDE, this love seems unlikely, but good acting and smart writing make it work.

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Language:	English
Country:	New Zealand
Release date:	January 2007
Runtime:	88 min

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Jemaine Clement

as Jarrod

Loren Horsley

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USA Today

Unlike so many big-studio films that pass off models in horn-rimmed glasses as nerds, this little New Zealand gem embraces the inner geek and, just as effectively, celebrates misfit love. Full Review

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by: Scott Bowles

TV Guide

With an often very funny story line that eventually touches on parental disappointment and suicide, it's clear that, his debt to Hess and Wes Anderson notwithstanding, Waititi has learned a thing or two from fellow antipodean Jane Campion as well. Full Review

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by: Ken Fox

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It's been said, but I'll say it again

Great soundtrack, mediocre movie. Starts off great, moves into dull, and ends with the predictable. The dull, uninteresting, not particularly likable characters also don't help. Read and rate it

01.February.2012
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by: artpennant
artpennant rated this movie6/10Okay

Oh, man what a nice little movie. Beautiful scenery, funny and quirky story, good acting in a sense you could say. Eagle vs. Shark is about a couple of New Zealanders (I think thats where theyre from) who are both..strange. Lily works at a fast food... Read and rate it

31.October.2009
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by: Genuma
Genuma rated this movie0/10

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