The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell
"William McInnes (Look Both Ways, Sea Change) is the can-do barbecue dad of the title in Brendan Donovan’s comedy-drama. He plays a Howick cleaning contractor, whose hopes and dreams include success in local body politics. But his real passion is kart-racing and he’s grooming his teenage sons, 17-year-old Marc and 14-year-old Ed (real-life brothers Josh and William McKenzie), as future motorsport heroes. He’s borrowed so much money to make it all happen that it stretches the love of his wife Gail (Robyn Malcolm of Outrageous Fortune fame) to breaking point. When the boys collide on the track, Gazza’s world is turned upside down, causing a crisis that tears at them all – forcing him to fight to keep his dreams afloat, and his family together." (New Zealand Film Festival 2010)
- Director:
- Brendan Donovan (TV's 'The Insiders Guide to Love', 'The Insiders Guide to Happiness')
- Writer:
- Brendan DonovanDavid Brechin-Smith
- Cast:
- William McInnesRobyn MalcomJoel TobeckJosh McKenzieWilliam McKenzieMelissa XiaoGary YoungSarah Peirse
Reviews & comments
Pack the tissues
I don't care who you are, if you didn't feel the heartache of the characters in this film, then there is something wrong with you. Much more emotional than I was expecting, but I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to end. Good humour throughout and some pretty decent acting. I think the brother who played Marc Snell is going to a hit and is one to watch in...
Natural Kiwi Storeyteller
And a review NOT from Howick
It just didn't feel like a film made for the big screen. A few clashes of tone and style and quality (from excellent scenes to some that should be on the cutting room floor!), and the main character simply didn't appeal at all. As little said about the subplots the better. Simply not in the class of other recent New Zealand films. If you're from East...
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Pack the tissues
I don't care who you are, if you didn't feel the heartache of the characters in this film, then there is something wrong with you. Much more emotional than I was expecting, but I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to end. Good humour throughout and some pretty decent acting. I think the brother who played Marc Snell is going to a hit and is one to watch...
Natural Kiwi Storeyteller
And a review NOT from Howick
It just didn't feel like a film made for the big screen. A few clashes of tone and style and quality (from excellent scenes to some that should be on the cutting room floor!), and the main character simply didn't appeal at all. As little said about the subplots the better. Simply not in the class of other recent New Zealand films. If you're from East...
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