Hopeless (2000 film)
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| Directed by | Stephen Hickey |
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| Produced by | Larry Parr |
| Cinematography | Simon Riera |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $300,000 |
Hopeless is a 2000 New Zealand comedy film written by Stephen Hickey and Sean Molloy and directed by Hickey.[1] It was spun of into a tv series, Lovebites.[2] Hopeless opened in New Zeland cinemas in April.[3] before playing at the Cannes Festival in May.[4]
Cast
- Phil Pinner as Ben
- Mia Taumoepeau as Maryann
- Scott Wills as Phil
- Adam Gardiner as Richard
- Lydia Harris as Trish
- Erica Lowe as Wendy
- Sally Stockwell as Aleo
- Anthony Johnston as Iain
Reception
The New Zealand Herald's Russell Baillie gave it 2 stars and said "It's not a particularly memorable movie, perhaps, but an impressive demo tape certainly."[5] Dylan Cleaver of Sunday Star Times gave it 3 stars and says that it " sends a message of hope to all aspiring New Zealand filmmakers: a quality production is possible with a small budget - if you've got a good script." He writes "What results is an often very funny, if at times hammy, look at young lives and loves in Wellington."[6]
David Stratton in Variety said "Though it covers familiar territory — the romantic entanglements of a bunch of likable urban twentysome-things — there’s a freshness and sense of fun to be found in this no-budget Kiwi comedy, plus a fine ensemble of talented young thesps headed by Hugh Grant clone Phil Pinner."[7] Laura Hall's capsual review in Sunday News gave it 2 stars saying "With sharper, funnier writing - and more disciplined acting - Hopeless could have delivered on its Swinger pretension instead of being a half-baked wannabe."[8]
References
- ↑ Houlahan, Mike (30 June 2000), "Film: Hope for 'Hopeless'", The New Zealand Herald
- ↑ "Vicious circle of friends", The Evening Post, 18 March 2000
- ↑ Cardy, Tom (20 April 2000), "Wellywood spawns new TV series", The Evening Post
- ↑ "Hopeless film-maker has a recipe for success", The Dominion, 18 May 2000
- ↑ Baillie, Russell (30 June 2000), "Hopeless", The New Zealand Herald
- ↑ Cleaver, Dylan (23 April 2000), "HOPELESS", Sunday Star Times
- ↑ Stratton, David (15 May 2000), "Hopeless", Variety
- ↑ Hall, Laura (17 September 2000), "Tim's a blast from the past", Sunday News