Eagle vs Shark 2007

Eagle vs. Shark

Critics 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.

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Movie Info

Lily (Loren Horsley), a socially awkward fast-food waitress, meets Jarrod (Jemaine Clement), an equally oddball video-game clerk, at a costume party. She flips over him, even though he is not exactly the nicest guy around, and the pair begin a strange relationship. Gearing up for his ultimate revenge against a high-school bully, Jarrod dumps Lily, but she digs her heels in and refuses to give up the fight.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Brief Animated Violence|Some Sexual Content)
  • Genre:
    romance, comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Taika Waititi
  • Producer:
    Ainsley Gardiner, Cliff Curtis
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $221.8K
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    New Zealand Film Commission
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital, DTS

Cast & Crew

Loren Taylor
Lily
Jemaine Clement
Jarrod
Brian Sergent
Jonah
Rachel House
Nancy
Craig Hall
Doug
Joel Tobeck
Damon
Taika Waititi
Director
Taika Waititi
Writer
Ainsley Gardiner
Producer
Cliff Curtis
Producer
Emanuel Michael
Executive Producer
Adam Clark
Cinematographer
Jonathan Woodford-Robinson
Film Editor
Phoenix Foundation
Original Music
Joe Bleakley
Production Design
Amanda Neale
Costume Designer
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Audience Reviews for Eagle vs Shark

  • Sep 01, 2013
    A funny New Zealand romantic comedy directed by Taika Waititi waited 6 years to be seen by me! What a shame I didn't have a chance to see it in a cinema. But even on a small screen this film financed by the New Zealand Film Commission which had its world premiere at Sundance in the World Cinema Dramatic section of the festival , was impressive to watch. And to listen as well because the soundtrack features New Zealand artists The Phoenix Foundation, Age Pryor, The Reduction Agents, and Tessa Rain, along with M. Ward, Devendra Banhart and British group The Stone Roses. The story of two (or more) nerds was put together so well, that sometimes I wanted to become a nerd myself... Lily (Loren Horsley), a shy, wistful girl, is a songwriter when no one is listening. She got a job at a local fast food restaurant and has a crush on of the customers - Jarrod (Jemaine Clement), a geek who works in a video game store. Jarrod doesn't even notice her nd he has his eyes glued to Lily's workmate, Jenny. With Jenny not at work one day, Jarrod gives Lily an invitation to his "dress as your favourite animal" party to pass along to her, but Jenny crumples it up and throws it away upon receiving it. Lily retrieves it from the trash... and things start happening! The film's script was a result of the Sundance Film Festival Director's and Screenwriter's Labs workshops in June 2005. The film was shot entirely in New Zealand, in and around Wellington and Porirua, during 25 days in October and November 2005 with a crew of 35 workers. One of the things I really liked in this movie were the segments done in stop motion - utilizing both props and actors. Most of the critics in their reviews were comparing this film with Napoleon Dynamite but to me this New Zealand creation had its own distinctive style mainly due to above mentioned animated segments and the emotional honesty. partialy thanks to whimsical little interludes of animation, but mainly because it ties blithe absurdity to a rock bed of emotional truth.
    Panta O Super Reviewer
  • Oct 15, 2010
    Watch it for free on online ;) Not as good as Napoleon Dynamite or Gentlemen Broncos, but it still had that quirky humor that I love. It starts out with much more promise before that go on a road trip to his hometown. Kind of a let down after that.
    Sean G Super Reviewer
  • Aug 31, 2010
    At first, I was in love with this film. It was quirky with the kind of awkward, subtle humor that Napoleon Dynamite has. However, around 30-45 minutes in, it started to fall apart. The second half of Eagle Vs Shark was very dull and seemed to drag on. The humor became practically nonexistant as well. Overall, it was a good movie and the beginning half made up for the second half.
    Brandon W Super Reviewer
  • Dec 01, 2009
    Quite liked this one. Absolutely up my alley- slice of life with quirky characters. I picked it up because Jemaine Clement is in it, who I love from Flight of the Conchords. And he's great but I actually kind of fell in love with Loren Horsley's character, Lily. She is so sweet and genuine. I love the way she looks at the world. There were some very poignant moments which I didn't really expect. Some of the relationships in this film are so well depicted thanks to great writing and acting. I especially loved the relationship between Lily and her brother. Also loved the aesthetic of the film; great claymation segments, art direction and costumes. And I have never seen a town with so many murals!
    Laura C Super Reviewer
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