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Eagle vs. Shark | 
 enlarge | Director: Taika Waititi
Actors: Taika Waititi, Joel Tobeck, Loren Horsley, Jemaine Clement, David Fane
Studio: MIRAMAX
Category: DVD
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 4669
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 88
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: DISD55139D
UPC: 786936741117
EAN: 0786936741117
ASIN: B000X418V8
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: January 8, 2008
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Product Description
Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 01/08/2008 Run time: 88 minutes Rating: R
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Since the 1980s, the nerd has triumphed in comedies from Weird Science to Napoleon Dynamite, but what about the female of the species? In Eagle vs. Shark, New Zealand's Taika Waititi presents his offbeat romance from the perspective of the likeably quirky Lily (co-writer Loren Horsley). The Meaty Boy cashier fantasizes about the sensitive yet boorish Jarrod (Jemaine Clement from HBO's Flight of the Conchords). Sporting the worst on-screen hairdo since Javier Bardem's pageboy in No Country for Old Men, the video-game wiz visits Lily's fast-food emporium daily, oblivious to the slouchy brunette with the shy smile. Except for her cartoonist brother, Damon (Joel Tobeck), nobody else notices Lily either. When she crashes Jarrod's costume party--dressed as a shark to his eagle--her fortunes begin to change, but there's a catch: Much like Adam Sandler's tightly-wound salesman in P.T. Anderson's Punch-Drunk Love, Jarrod has a dark side. Not only is he a habitual liar, but he intends to kill his high school nemesis, Eric (David Fane). At first, Lily supports Jarrod's homicidal plan, but their relationship hits a snag when they travel to his hometown for the big face-off (Waititi plays Jarrod's brother in flashbacks). Suffice to say, no murders take place during the course of Eagle vs. Shark. Stop-motion sequences (revolving around irregular apples), the Phoenix Foundation's electro-pop score, deleted scenes, outtakes, and audio commentary all contribute to the weird charm of Waititi's first feature. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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 Dismal and grim November 10, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This film is a major disappointment. Major. I am a huge fan of Flight of the Conchords, which is witty, clever, beautifully photographed, well acted, and wildly funny. This is none of those things. The main characters are not very interesting at best, or, in the case of Jarrod, massively irritating. A selfish jerk, a self-absorbed fool, an inarticulate bore, an utterly un-self aware misogynist, and a lying, grubby phony, he offers not one reason to care about him. Tossing aside everyone and everything, he is a one-man wrecking crew, destroying and punishing all around him. For a man so desperate for his father's approval, you would think he would offer some fathering to his daughter, but no, he never cares about her in any way. Jarrod is a miserable jerk, the kind of person you'd run from in a heartbeat. I was repelled by every aspect of him.
No need to go on at length. I cannot imagine how this got the accolades it did. If you enjoy laughing at the downtrodden and lonely, if you think the incompetent and confused are worthy subjects of your supercilious derision, if sad people make you chuckle, then this film may be for you. If you feel any empathy for the lost and lonely Lily, you will sit open mouthed as she is subject to endless humiliation, only to find herself while wildly drunk. Wow...one sad, disheartening film.
Random November 8, 2008
If you liked Me And You And Everyone We Know, then you should like this. This is very funny, and sweet and at times creepy. The characters say very random things, sometimes just stupid stuff but it's funny. Not as thought provoking as Miranda July's work but very entertaining nonetheless. It's not a big budget film obviously and some scenes look like a sketch comedy setup, which kinda gives it a true indie feel.
If you don't want mainstream, or just looking for something different but not too far out, I would say check it out. It's cool
 Burned DVD October 20, 2008
I was happy to have received this movie, but when I opened it, the movie was a burned copy for a public library. It was a done fairly well, but I didn't have any indication that it was going to be a burned copy.
Oh well, it's a great movie.
 Eagle vs. Shark - Foreign Napoleon Dynamite? September 8, 2008
Charming Quirkiness , is what comes to mind for me when I think of this movie; I loved it and fell in love with the characters right away.
This film is a bit sad - not in the "tragic" sense - but in the "people have difficulties" sense. Which does not diminish its charm.
The heroine, Lily, is adorable, lovable and memorable; the picture of forgiveness and patience. I particularly loved the relationship between she and Damon, her brother.
Jarrod, the other main character, is a bit funny and more than a bit weird, which is where the quirk comes in.
Part of the charm is the "not in America" feel of the film. You know, where the characters are the main focus, plot is something to work on and the snapshots of another country.
Jarrod is a doof and resembles an angrier, oafish, Napoleon Dynamite.
The differences between the two characters are age, nationality...New Zealand and a revengeful spirit.
This is also more adult in content than Napoleon D.
I would highly suggest this film to those who like Irish or British comedies.
Very Refreshing Movie! Makes You Want to visit New Zealand! June 12, 2008
PROS: > Nice break from the recent rash of Hollywood based "Napolean Dynomite-like faux indie rip offs" (Juno and Lil' Miss Sunshine excluded). This one is will remind you of Napolean Dynomite, but it still has a very original feel to it. In fact, in regard to the theme and content it is more of a grown up, euro version of Napolean Dynomite.
> Cinematography is beautiful! I wanted to buy plane tickets to New Zealand immediately after seeing this move.
> Funny bits.
CONS:
> The main plot is predictable, because you seen it all before a billion times since 1983 "Fast Times At Ridgemont High" introduced the "nerd/bully revenge theme". The romance bits and drama about life and family and growing up is where this movie excels!
> Some parts drag on a bit. And the humor gets muddled at times but I think its one of those movies that you can watch again and will definately laugh at parts you missed! Which is good for the DVD collectors.
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