Cinema Quote by Sam Neill
![“[Hunt for the Wilderpeople] people seem to be just finding it hilarious in Sundance. I would think that judging on the feedback I get; it's a very warming film. It's not sentimental, but people are sort of heart warmed by a message that's pretty rare.” quote by Sam Neill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ad5/sam-neill-10608_cinema_hunt-for-the-wilderpeople-people-seem-to_58409.jpg)
“[Hunt for the Wilderpeople] people seem to be just finding it hilarious in Sundance. I would think that judging on the feedback I get; it's a very warming film. It's not sentimental, but people are sort of heart warmed by a message that's pretty rare.”
About This Quote
The speaker notes a disconnect between critical reception and personal impact, emphasizing that the film's subtle warmth resonates despite lacking overt sentimentality.
In simple terms: Film can warm hearts without sentimentality.
Key Takeaway
Subtle warmth can be powerful.
Themes
perception vs. reality
emotional resonance
film criticism
authenticity
audience response
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
observation
analysis
When to use this quote
- film festivals
- movie reviews
- audience discussions
- director commentary
Key Concepts
emotional impact
narrative tone
Practical Applications
- marketing to niche audiences
- guiding critics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might critics overlook a film's subtle warmth?
- How does understated emotion affect viewer memory?
![“I think it took us all by surprise. I mean, I knew that people in New Zealand would like [Hunt for the Wilderpeople], but no one really anticipated how much they would embrace it as it is. And it's playing widely in Australia now; they're running it as well. It's going to be interesting to see how…” quote by Sam Neill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/996/sam-neill-10608_australia_i-think-it-took-us-all-by-surprise-i-mea_2897265.jpg)
![“Cheryl [Hines] and I sat through two screenings at the Sundance Film Festival and during the second one, we said to each other: "You know, we don't have to get sad about this. Let's try to enjoy this. Let's just watch it. It's a happy movie [Waitress]."” quote by Keri Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/02f/keri-russell-8795_enjoy_cheryl-hines-and-i-sat-through-two-scree_166168.jpg)
![“The core of the film [Hunt for the Wilderpeople] is that relationship. Whether they're getting on or whether they're not. If that relationship works, then everything else works as well. And you kind of almost, sort of, gives into a realm of something like New Zealand magic realism... There is no…” quote by Sam Neill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/115/sam-neill-10608_core_the-core-of-the-film-hunt-for-the-wilder_157827.jpg)
