'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' remains an expression of love for Taika Waititi’s home country through its playful satirical takes on stereotypical characters and cultural artifacts.
Taika Waititi is a director known for his eclectic brand of comedy, with much of his inspirations and thematic concerns being drawn from his home country of New Zealand. While he may have achieved international recognition for his work on Thor Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit, it is his 2016 film, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, that arguably remains his most personal. Every facet of the film reminds the audience of Waititi’s love for New Zealand, its people, and its culture.
Still, Ricky and the audience come to appreciate the untouched beauty of the New Zealand Bush. Luscious, green woods form the backdrop for most of Ricky and Hector’s developing friendship, while mountaintop peaks give breathtaking views of rivers winding through natural landscapes. The two even manage to see an almighty Huia, an extinct native bird known for its sheer beauty and its place in Māori culture.
As contemporary New Zealand is a blend of cultures, so is Hunt for the Wilderpeople. At its core, the film is about two diametrical opposites overcoming their differences; old and young, rural and urban, and Pākehā and Māori. Pākehā is Māori slang for any foreigner but usually refers to a White New Zealander, in this case Hector. Per Waititi’s satirical nature, Hector is another loving parody of a common New Zealand stereotype, that of the “Southern Man”.
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