Tonight my wife and I watched Hunt for the Wilderpeople, a gem of a movie from New Zealand. I enjoyed the movie a lot and absolutely recommend it.

It was directed by Taika Waititi who previously directed What We Do In the Shadows, which I liked but not as much as Wilderpeople. The latter was, I felt, a better told story.

At the beginning of the movie a juvenile delinquent, Ricky Baker (played by Julian Dennison) is being dropped off at a new foster home. From there we see the kid integrate into the family but something happens that sends child welfare services back for him.

Most of my enjoyment from the film came from the character of Ricky Baker and Dennison’s portrayal of him. Particularly his facial expressions and reactions.

Definitely give it a chance.