The movie was funny, breezy and entertaining. Saw this at TIFF opening, and the crowd had a blast. Every scene has a laugh in it, and there's a couple sappy moments that made you feel. This is a return to roots for Waititi and has the same tone as his earlier break through films, but his signature quirkiness is a little toned down. I would probably recommend this to anyone who can enjoy a feel good film.
Fassbender did well in the role, and played the straight man often before diving into the comedy himself. However, the standout is. Kaimana as. Jaiyah Saelua, who I hope pops up again in film. Not to say the film was perfect, but I found very little to complain about and is thus far my film of the festival for TIFF 2023.