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Samoan Wedding

EMAILPRINTMagnolia Pictures

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9.0 User Score:

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Based on 4 critic reviews
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Based on 2 votes
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Movie Info

Genre(s): Comedy  |  Romance

Written by: James Griffin
Oscar Kightley

Directed by: Chris Graham

Release Date:
Theatrical: February 9, 2007

Running Time: 97 minutes, Color

Origin: New Zealand

Summary

RATING: Not Rated

Starring Oscar Kightley, Robbie Magasiva, Shimpal Lelisi, Iaheto Ah Hi, Teuila Blakely, Madeleine Sami, David Fane, and Pua Magasiva

This urban romantic comedy brings the humor, life and color of Polynesian culture to the big screen. (Magnolia Pictures)

What The Critics Said

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70

Variety Eddie Cockrell

The big, burly Samoan Wedding is a shrewdly written, impeccably timed and audaciously played romantic comedy.

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70

Los Angeles Times Kevin Thomas

Consistently imaginative, revealing and funny.

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60

LA Weekly Chuck Wilson

The all-Polynesian cast, many of whom developed this material as part of a theater troupe called "The Naked Samoans," bring so much energy and glee to the telling that one can only smile and hope they all profit wildly from the American remake that's reportedly in the works.

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50

San Francisco Chronicle Mick LaSalle

It has an affectionate aura, a warmth to it. But at the same time, the audience is left standing on the outside, almost as though watching a home movie: Clearly, this meant something to the people who made it, but it's hard to say what or why.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this movie is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Philip S. gave it a9:
Funny, wise, and touching - the male equivalent of a 'chic flick'.

Joe M. gave it a9:
Great humor but damn what's up with all the "dick" jokes...I think the movie and the storyline itself would have been just as effective without the "ghetto dick" language. Overall, I loved it. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to a sequel along the storyline of the romantic antics of these crazy & funny stars.

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