The Dead Lands

Name: The Dead Lands
Genre: Action
Released: April 17, 2015
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 59
Cast: James Rolleston, Lawrence Makoare, Raukura Turei, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Xavier Horan

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Magnet Releasing | Release Date: April 17, 2015 | R

Starring: James Rolleston, Lawrence Makoare, Raukura Turei, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Xavier Horan

Summary: Hongi (James Rolleston) - a Maori chieftain’s teenage son - must avenge his father's murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains, led by Wirepa (Te Kohe Tuhaka), Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared andHongi (James Rolleston) - a Maori chieftain’s teenage son - must avenge his father's murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains, led by Wirepa (Te Kohe Tuhaka), Hongi’s only hope is to pass through the feared and forbidden Dead Lands and forge an uneasy alliance with the mysterious "Warrior" (Lawrence Makoare), a ruthless fighter who has ruled the area for years. [Magnet Releasing]… Expand

Director: Toa Fraser

Genre(s): Action

Rating: R

Runtime: 107 min

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Andrew O'Hehir

Apr 16, 2015

Once you get past an awkward and artificial beginning and roll with the movie’s crazy rhythm, The Dead Lands is also a blast, and one that delivers an unexpected emotional wallop along with gore, thrills and spectacular scenery. Read full review

Deborah Young

Apr 16, 2015

It’s a remarkable film experience in several ways. Read full review

Empire Damon Wise

May 26, 2015

Neatly balances a folkloric coming-of-age tale with violent action thrills. Read full review

Noel Murray

Apr 14, 2015

It’s a mash-up of familiar genre elements—too familiar, frankly—given a welcome sense of scope and shading by the location. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Apr 15, 2015

The problem with this kind of universal narrative is that, like the cult of the golden ratio, it emphasizes formulas at the expense of those expressive qualities that actually make art and entertainment. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Simon Abrams

Apr 17, 2015

The Dead Lands doesn't add up to much, but it is always on the verge of becoming more than just a bed time story for guys that wish "Braveheart" had a biceps-kissing baby with "Ong Bak." Read full review

Carson Lund

Apr 12, 2015

A phony collection of storytelling clichés held under the banner of archetype and lent a modicum of weight by the splendor of the landscape. Read full review

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Porcypine

Jul 10, 2022

A wonderful journey though an overlooked culture. Similar to that of apocalypto in presentation with the stage of a simple action adventure. Wonderful character designs and costumes. Subtles throughout with no English which draws the viewer in. No Shakey cam action scenes. Wonderful wouldA wonderful journey though an overlooked culture. Similar to that of apocalypto in presentation with the stage of a simple action adventure. Wonderful character designs and costumes. Subtles throughout with no English which draws the viewer in. No Shakey cam action scenes. Wonderful would recommend and watch agian anytime.… Expand

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