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Eagle Vs. Shark

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Eagle Vs. Shark (2007)

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Reviews Counted:143

Fresh:110

Rotten:33

Average Rating:6.6/10

Consensus: Though there are frequent moments of wit and mordant humor, Eagle vs Shark needs more to distinguish itself from other precious, Napoleon Dynamite-ish comedies.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for language, some sexuality, and brief animated violence.

Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Jun 15, 2007 Limited

Box Office: $142,513

Synopsis: Which is the more dangerous predator: an eagle or a shark? That's a trick question. Don't try to answer it. You'll have your own opinion by the end of Taika Waititi's deliciously tangy, deadpan... Which is the more dangerous predator: an eagle or a shark? That's a trick question. Don't try to answer it. You'll have your own opinion by the end of Taika Waititi's deliciously tangy, deadpan feature debut about two colorful misfits thrown into each other's orbit. Lily is one of those weird, sweet-natured girls with stringy hair who is quite lovely and charismatic under a surface of shy awkwardness. But most people don't have enough vision to notice, and the truth is that Lily isn't looking to change. She cashiers at a fast-food joint and pines for Jarrod, the self-aggrandizing, clueless geek from the computer store across the way. Fiercely optimistic, Lily crashes Jarrod's animal/video-game extravaganza, impressing him enough with her shark suit and gaming prowess to score a hookup with Eagle Lord (Jarrod) himself. Soon Lily and her brother are driving Jarrod back to his hometown to confront his childhood nemesis. But here Jarrod's self-absorption blossoms so mightily that it may drive even the most adoring of girlfriends away. As Jarrod prepares to exact his revenge on the past, Lily's quiet power gathers force as well. With so much subtlety and precision in Loren Horsley and Jemaine Clement's straight-faced, oddball performances, Lily and Jarrod's attempts to reach each other are hilarious and excruciatingly real. Meanwhile, Phoenix Foundation's charming, moody score perfectly reflects lopsided hearts as they stumble through uncomfortably transformative terrain. -- Sundance Film Festival [More]

Starring: Jemaine Clement, Loren Horsley, Brian Sergent, Joel Tobeck

Starring: Jemaine Clement, Loren Horsley, Brian Sergent, Joel Tobeck, Rachel House

Director: Taika Waititi

Director: Taika Waititi
Screenwriter: Taika Waititi
Producer: Cliff Curtis, Ainsley Gardiner
Studio: Miramax Films

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