Eagle vs. Shark, 4 stars
The first thing apparent from Eagle vs. Shark is the murderously thick kiwi accent with which the initial monologue is spoken. It takes a moment or two to adjust, but following that the dialogue is actually understandable.
Eagle vs. Shark is a twisted romance. Laced with great chunks of understated humor. And brimming with strange characters, most of which have crossed the borderline of believability. The film treats the whole ensemble with respect, the characters are not mocked because of being socially handicapped, only because of the truly horrible decisions they end up making.
Napoleon Dynamite is a definite influence, but Eagle vs. Shark ends up superseding that sleeper. And no movie that introduces a lovingly crafted mock-up of Mortal Kombat called “Fight Man” cannot be respected enough.
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