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Like its country cousin Hunt for the Wilderpeople, The Dark Horse delivers a striking narrative with emotional resonance. Written and directed masterfully by James Napier Robertson, this real-life story of chess champion Genesis Potini earns its well-deserved 97% critical rating.
Apr 1, 2016 · “The Dark Horse” opens with a dream-like sequence in which Genesis, in the grip of manic hallucinations, staggers down the middle of a street in the rain, heading into a “curios” store as though by appointment.
This week we take a look at James Napier Robertson's The Dark Horse—a wonderful independent film out of New Zealand that excels in the narrative space. Main Character Genesis (Cliff Curtis) battles his own mind, while simultaneously fending off the harsh and critical opinions of others.
Jan 20, 2015 · Film Review: ‘The Dark Horse’. A stunning yet subtle Cliff Curtis performance, an inspirational true story and a lively directorial touch make for a winning combination. By Peter Debruge ...
Mar 31, 2016 · The Dark Horse is based on the true story of a Maori speed chess master with bipolar disorder who became an inspirational coach for at-risk Maori children.
Jan 19, 2022 · The Dark Horse is a political satire that has some strains of the screwball comedy in its frames. William, Davis, and Kibbee bring near Marxian levels of precision to their barbs, and the film is quite right on ending with both an appropriate note and big fat punchline.
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Apr 1, 2016 · Parents need to know that The Dark Horse is a biopic about a Māori New Zealand chess champion who's struggling with bipolar disorder. The movie is rich with empathy and heart, though balanced by a harsh reality.
