Dynamixor The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Juana what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

billcr12 Tanna is a remote part of Australia, populated by indigenous people who are separated by years of what can be described a small scale civil war. What they share is a tradition of arranged marriage. After the killing of a respected elder, the chiefs have a meeting to stop the bloodshed. One part of the settlement is the exchange of young women, given as brides to the opposing tribe. This is where things go wrong quickly as the betrothed young lady, Wawa, has fallen in love with Dain, a young man in her village. The scenery is breathtaking, especially the shots of an active volcano, a sacred place to the villagers. The young couple decide to fight their elders wishes and hit the road; or forest, in this case, in an attempt to live happily after ever. What happens makes Tanna a truly universal story which translates to every society anywhere on earth. The leads have excellent chemistry and I was completely absorbed by the world of Wawa and Dain.

Red_Identity Going into this I wasn't really sure what to expect. Maybe for that reason the sheer dazzling beauty of its beauty really surprised me and really had me falling in love with what I was seeing. I don't think the screenplay is on the level of the directing, acting, and cinematography here (although it's still rather good) and that's only because the film works on a level of poetry and trance-like mystery and awe. Its beauty sort of transcends the screen and really leaves you with so many different emotions. It's great that a film like this got nominated for the Oscar and while I don't think it's the best of the nominees, it surely comes highly recommended.

nicolaskonstantin This movie is wonderfully shot, giving you a taste of life at Tanna. I wanted to watch this movie to better understand people on this island after I read autobiography of John Paton, a missionary to Tanna. I am a bit disheartened by portrayal of Christians in this movie as some kind of weirdoes. And when the chief said that they though off the colonial powers, money, Christians etc., he did not mention this cannibalistic tribe, robbed, ransacked, killed and ate missionaries who brought medicine, written language, hope and so much more to the people of Tanna. The Christian church was built on their blood and bones that are still there in the ground of Tanna. But that would, of course, take away from the main story of love, which is very beautiful and touching. I thought I would write about something that I felt was unjustly treated in the movie. Great movie. I wholeheartedly recommend.

daradwest I was lucky enough to see this amazing movie in Vanuatu in March. I am frustrated that this movie is not widely available in the US and you can not buy the DVD here. This movie is beautiful. You are transported to another culture dealing with the universal issues of love, family and community norms. What is even more amazing is the actors are not trained actors but villagers. They do an excellent job.The movie is visually stunning. Shot in Vanuatu on location with an active volcano in the background adds to the emotion.Hope others in the US get the opportunity to see this.