Comedy as a way of dealing with harsh realities

Feb 2021 · raised by Ben

"You agree the tone works, though Oti puts the emotional-beat-then-one-liner habit down to the Marvel formula; KT calls it a perfect marriage of Marvel and Taika and lights up at Korg's Kiwi humour."

Feb 2021 · raised by Ben

"Oti says it is definitely met: the humour relieves the tension without undercutting it, so it never becomes just a tearjerker. KT says comedy disarms you, unlike Once Were Warriors' trauma all around."

Feb 2021 · raised by Ben

"Oti says the comedy fell flat and cheated him of a real emotional connection; KT calls the quirky tone a resounding yes but a 'baby no' on the comedy actually helping Jojo through his quandaries."

Feb 2021 · raised by Ben

"Oti first calls it met through Ricky and Hec grieving Bella, but KT argues the film is heartfelt rather than deflecting with comedy: they push through the grief and funny things just happen. Oti comes round to KT."