A fine movie, well acted. This film portrays Native Hawaiians and many of their other allies as good people, which was a remarkable leap at the time. A simple film with a simple message and a few plot twists, but an enjoyable watch and a respectful, balanced view of Native Hawaiians. As always, Jason Scott Lee is an absolute delight in the lead, ably supported by Lindsay Watson.
I actually like it a lot and think it has a great message and sense of direction. Mark Medeiros fits in nicely as the earnest native supporting actor, essentially playing an alley. While some of the actors don't appear to be authentic, it doesn't really matter. I'd rather watch Jason S. Lee play a Native Hawaiian than try and fall short on the intensity delivery. Magnificent! This is a very different type of Western with a very distinct quality.
It reminded me of the 1956 American western classic Broken Arrow. This film has already won eight awards at the Boston Film Festival. It’s an Oscar-worthy caliber film. If you enjoy Indigenous films or Polynesia, this is a must-see.
Excellent work!
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