A homecomming in a way....

Rating: 9/10 (24 June 2002)

I enjoyed this movie, and one of the things that really made it enjoyable to me, was the fact it took place in Hawaii. I spent 9 years on Oahu and although it took place on Kauia(I think), it reminded me of going to the not so touristy place on Oahu and the people you would meet there. I loved the accents and all of the pidgen they were speaking. All of the little places they had there, the fruit stand with the little old lady, the local shops, all brought back fond memories of going up to the Northshore and getting a shave ice from a little shop up there. The fact that they used actors from the Islands also made it enjoyable. It was a well done movie, and in a way, captured some of the magic of the Islands, esp the people, and the great respect for Ohana, and the fact that it not only includes blood, but those you take into your family. It is a very charming, and yes, funny movie. I gave it a 9, but thats because I have yet to really see a 10...well maybe one or 2.
Rob