Chasing Great
Documentary on All Black and World Cup legend, New Zealand's favourite son, Richie McCaw. Charts McCaw's final 365 days as an All Black as he attempts to become the first captain to win back-to-back World Cups. Features exclusive access to family archives.
Says McCaw: "I was an ordinary kid who loved playing the game of rugby and had the dream of becoming an All Black. I’ve surprised myself with what’s possible if you want something badly enough. I’ve learned a heck of a lot along the way. I’ve never been big on talking about myself but I hope that by sharing my story, people might be able to find something in it to help them achieve what they really want to."
- Director:
- Justin Pemberton ('The Golden Hour', 'Is She or Isn't He?', 'In Bed with Anika Moa')Michelle Walshe (feature debut)
- Writer:
- Justin PembertonMichelle Walshe
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksChasing Great can’t rise above feeling like a current affairs profile piece with great production values and access. This isn’t on the filmmakers, they - and the viewer - victims of the huge disparity between the mana of its subject and his associated successes versus how little Richie McCaw has to reveal about himself that we haven’t previously heard or seen on the field.
Similar to his book, fascinating drive and analysis
Despite being not the most talented athlete, he may have been our greatest ever All Black. The film explains why and it inspired me to want to improve myself personally and professionally. Some very interesting behind the scenes footage and interviews with people that know him well.
Respect!
This was a really enjoyable movie with good insights into Richie the man, learnt more about him and it had a some great rugby footage summarising some of the memorable moments. There are other reviews saying you don't find out much about him but I don't think that is true, his reticence is part of who he is and of itself speaks volumes. There's just no...
Radio New Zealand
pressI went to a rugby film and I liked it….A great film to take kids to.
Otago Daily Times
pressHis openness is touching and rather awe inspiring…by doing this he has shared a little of his mana with us all.
New Zealand Herald
pressHell of an All Black though. And this is a fittingly epic This Is Your Life.
Newshub
pressIt was a 4 star watch for me, it is part of our cultural fabric, it’s a given here.
Flicks, Steve Newall
flicksChasing Great can’t rise above feeling like a current affairs profile piece with great production values and access. This isn’t on the filmmakers, they - and the viewer - victims of the huge disparity between the mana of its subject and his associated successes versus how little Richie McCaw has to reveal about himself that we haven’t previously heard or seen on the field.
Radio New Zealand
pressI went to a rugby film and I liked it….A great film to take kids to.
Otago Daily Times
pressHis openness is touching and rather awe inspiring…by doing this he has shared a little of his mana with us all.
New Zealand Herald
pressHell of an All Black though. And this is a fittingly epic This Is Your Life.
Newshub
pressIt was a 4 star watch for me, it is part of our cultural fabric, it’s a given here.
Similar to his book, fascinating drive and analysis
Despite being not the most talented athlete, he may have been our greatest ever All Black. The film explains why and it inspired me to want to improve myself personally and professionally. Some very interesting behind the scenes footage and interviews with people that know him well.
Respect!
This was a really enjoyable movie with good insights into Richie the man, learnt more about him and it had a some great rugby footage summarising some of the memorable moments. There are other reviews saying you don't find out much about him but I don't think that is true, his reticence is part of who he is and of itself speaks volumes. There's just no...
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