![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The story conforms to a well-worn pattern that has more in common with the Twilightseries than with Mahy’s complex and subtle novel. Despite some strong performances and interesting cinematography, the central characters and romantic plotline are neither believable nor interesting. Reviewers highlighted the combination of magic with supposedly realistic characters and setting. Radio NZ’s Lara Strongman called The Changeover “the New Zealand film of the year” and “one of the most important works of culture” produced in Christchurch since the 20 earthquakes, which left much of the city in ruins. The country has a small film industry, which produces a handful of features per year, mostly low-budget, with the exception of Peter Jackson’s blockbusters. ![]() The film was adapted by directors Stuart McKenzie and Miranda Harcourt from a 1984 young adult novel by popular writer Margaret Mahy, who died in 2012.Īs is typical, the New Zealand media reviews were full of hyperbolic and nationalistic praise. The Changeover, a “supernatural romance” released in New Zealand last year, is now out on DVD. ![]()
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