Once Were Warriors Jake the Muss Revenge for Grace - reaction

[@divine_2768]

I'd argue this is the most underrated movie of all time. It's aged pretty well too.

[@crypticworld7400]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@leanz8608]

straight up 💯

[@chegraham4714]

Hey this takes me back to my old days as a child I'm from NZ and born and raise in these time were hardty

[@ufcruthless6379]

This how I grew up real life movie from my area otara

[@heyjessie884]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@nele4060]

After this movie, Jake moved to a galaxy far far away and changed his name to Jango Fett while uncle bully moved to Mexico and became a drug lord

[@Polosak]

Nah nah jake became a boat captain first (Speed 2), then he went to the faraway galaxy...😊

[@WtfStfu44]

Uncle bully moved to the US and feared the walking dead

[@chrischange6688]

Ha ha ha and uncle bully was the new zealand national champion at chess ha ha😁😆🤣😂

[@blackknightbatman2841]

Then became a Pakistani flying a helicopter

[@ronniebonnie6866]

Uncle Bully also became the fire lord

[@2apocalypse-X]

Maori Men of New Zealand wear Ta moko often referred to as Maori tattoos on their face and body they don't just get them to look cool. Ta moko is a core component of Maori culture and an outward expression of commitment and respect. For New Zealand Māori women, the moko kauae, or traditional female chin tattoo, is considered a physical manifestation of their true identity.

[@paladinprime7533]

@cypress Hk thats fine, they are show casing our culture....although some print random shit on their face that has no meaning. Main thing is, we impacted the globe in a positive manner. To us it is ancestory, star maps, to others it looks cool....let them have it

[@paladinprime7533]

@cypress Hk great great great grandson to Potatau

[@perkar49]

The son recognises his mother Beth, left side of face ( Mataora ) and NOT his father Jake..

[@hiriniropitini4813]

Ok just so you guys know, a men's face tattoo is called a Mataora, Ta moko is the torso, and waist down is a Puhoro

[@jordanthomas3492]

Lol most maoris these days get them because it looks cool

[@ttakiari6820]

"Show them something that shows the beauty of our country New Zealand" "Nah, show them Jake the muss" 😂

[@juicebeast]

Best romantic comedy ever lol

[@ysinvangulik1004]

I have seen LOTR. Awesome landscapes.

[@raherateika9859]

LOL at first I was gonna say I agree then ...

[@keithlittle293]

Haha!! Like it.. jake the fucking musc!!

[@siegfriedjahnke8502]

Damn it😂😂😂😂😂

[@2ntnun]

I hated this movie when i was young. The sad truth behind it is that it was so relatable to alot of Maori families at the time, from the abuse to kids/wives and the alcohol. But a masterpeice none the less.. much aroha for the reaction. Chur chur

[@moziboy75]

same here bro, I remember coming out feeling whakama when the lights came on like....hey, there's one there!

[@pirihirakaraitiana6488]

Tautoko

[@tap.7767]

@Jacob Gibbons 😂😂😂😂 we all had a mate whos dad waa jake the muss

[@beanbag884]

100%

[@beanbag884]

@Jacob Gibbons rest in peace.

[@korisx]

I was not expecting to see a reaction to any scene in that movie. Once Were Warriors served as a mirror for many men who grew up experiencing violence as a norm. I remember my dad asked me if he was as bad as Jake and I told him the truth. Slowly but surely he started to change.

[@jayrocky9067]

I lived that life as well Bro.. God be with you..!!

[@PumpkinQueen1313]

I remember when it came out there was suddenly a lot more demand for substance abuse programs and family counselling. Big, mean-looking, patched up Maori dudes going into the movie theatre all rowdy and coming out looking shell shocked or flat out crying. It didn't last more than a year or so for a lot of 'em but that movie literally changed the lives for the better for some people (and their families) who saw it.

[@tonyjk8084]

chur g, same , my dad would whack and life went on! hes 76 now, we still lay hangi down. hes mellow now!

[@joelmauri9478]

Big ups to Rena Owens who played the staunchest character (Beth Heke: Graces mum) in the movie

[@joelmauri9478]

@Chuck U Farley ma went through hell and back with her exboyfriends too, she's the strongest one I know. Chur brothers

[@aarongaskin2384]

amazing actress.

[@mitchand9]

@@joelmauri9478 so she continued to make stupid decisions more than once? Lmfao

[@joelmauri9478]

@@mitchand9 is that all

[@mitchand9]

@@joelmauri9478 is that all you read?

[@candyjane1983]

I grew up in NZ. I remember when this movie was released, and to this day it still makes me cry. It’s so emotional and so well produced! Absolute Kiwi classic 🖤

[@NZSUBZERO]

The movie was good but growing up in an environment like that in real life sucks though 🤣...all in the past 🙂

[@melancholycollie1466]

Aroha 💛

[@jeffreybamford1171]

What's the time Mr wolf that song was everywhere for ages ..

[@phillipmacdonald8505]

It’s 2023 and I still cry. I’ve watched the movie a few times and you’d think I’d get desensitised by now. Nope

[@SCP_guy]

My Nana told me that some Americans actually thought this is what all Maori people were like

[@amcgowan1970]

The sequel is great too. What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted. Jake tries to mend his ways

[@johnnyfaamausili718]

1994 movie👍....awesome movie

[@ReportsOnChina]

The sequel is effing terrible - Ian Mune ruined it.

[@astynlc3618]

@@ReportsOnChina im with you cuz

[@eastchchkea6475]

Shit sequel, what you smoking cuz? Must be good 😂👍

[@richardscanlan3167]

@@ReportsOnChina wouldn't say it was terrible,but yeah,nowhere near as good as the first one.

[@karlvanbeek1580]

This isn't even the most brutal scene. ''Cook your own bloody eggs'' - now that is horrific

[@Intimateflow]

Those poor eggs tho and they weren't even cooked with love, hope you get the runs Jakey.

[@raherateika9859]

Egg.. lol

[@tehokowhitu00]

😅😂

[@smithsmith5366]

I bet no one was ready for the egg scene.

[@ngaza6674]

YOU WANT EGGS LEARN HOW TO *COOK THEM YOUR SELF JAKE* Lmao when I was 9y/o, there was no words just laughter tbh far rout especially the part when Beth goes to her friend, come on babe let's go see what's left at the bottom of the pot lmao they had to make it like so Maori Mean hahaha anyways yeah far rout what a shock I havnt watched it since I was a little shit

[@kuevasmith1645]

Lol and it's the egg sene that everyone knows and uses it when we have a drink up

[@spaghettibolognese5838]

@@ngaza6674 aye haha why were you laughing i was shit scared clueless

[@Im_special-b2p]

Classic 👌👌

[@misaotearoa2716]

Lmao yes!!

[@shastakeetso8803]

“What’s the time Mr Wolf, What’s the tiiime” 😄

[@roidaeshayzpdubleehaaayzba5755]

Hi

[@nzshadow4579]

"One day, when I'm old enough to get the benefit, I'm gona do this baby up and just drive on outta here".

[@Mossa86]

Haha

[@musicmad67]

@@nzshadow4579 He's my nephew, Shannon. 😆

[@hixzonmetuangaro7984]

2O’clock 3 o’clock 4 o’clock 5 o’clock

[@Honeygooyumy69]

Also you will see in his Ta Moko ..The left represents the Mothers side and as you see it is blank on the other ..he does not acknowledge his fathers side, which remains blank ..the male lineage is on the Right side .. within each are patterns reminiscent of certain areas around New Zealand that is particular to that area ..with their mountains & rivers of their homeland and certain ancestors they connect to tells the story of their lineage and Heritage

[@cali_misfit1387]

I had no idea! Thank you for that. That’s awesome.

[@cali_misfit1387]

Does he not acknowledge the father because Jake Heke comes from slaves or because he is not worthy as a father for acknowledgement?

[@cali_misfit1387]

Or both

[@s0berpriest427]

@@cali_misfit1387 Probably because Jake's a useless father😬 Even if his all of his ancestors were slaves, it's normally still respected and acknowledged within a Ta Moko :)

[@TR-vy3nm]

Wow awesome

[@kVkV-sw5se]

I'm an Aussie and to me this is one of the best films ever released and made me look into Maori culture more. The movie helps the viewer understand the challenges Maori's face today but also helps us understand their culture so much better. It deals with how western culture has broken down traditional culture, but also how the people are adapting and dealign with it. The Maori culture is beautiful, complex and respectful. It is one of those cultures that the rest of the world can learn a lot from. It also deals with personal and modern issues as well. It is a film that is broad, brazen, challenging, confronting to the world, brought to us from a small nation with great history.

[@emdee_679]

This comment! You understood the assignment and message behind the film.💯

[@Jayefx]

well said bro.

[@BJenno]

As myself, a fellow Aussie, I loved it: raw, powerful, disturbing, and tragic

[@navajoauckland6003]

🙏

[@hotcootaful]

From Australia. Remember watching this movie on the Goldie when it came out and walking out in total utter silence after watching it. It was so full on.

[@annietas874]

From australia???? Hahhha

[@VladamirInhaler]

Not from here, from New Zealand

[@porkbones8751]

I thought the same when Australia released bad boy bubby!

[@badenteare7611]

@@annietas874 er.....whats funny?

[@juliustetevano6113]

@@badenteare7611 I think they mistook "from australia" as "the movies from australia" when the person meant they're from Australia lol

[@Jessica111978]

This scene is so much more powerful if you watch the WHOLE movie...the entire movie is amazing even if hard to watch at times.

[@ajmuss856]

You’re 100% correct

[@rookere1604]

once were warriors is a classic from new zealand, a movie everyone should see at least once, very heavy film though so be warned. and jon those are traditional maori tribal tattoos.

[@shoutatthesky]

"Cook the man some F$%king eggs."

[@gordonilaoa1275]

They will never be prepared for the first time they watch that.

[@cuddlypandas2995]

Lol then she comes out with the iconic "COOK YOUR OWN FUCKING EGGS!"lol

[@oooooosh_2753]

3:57 that's Jake's son standing up to him for the first time. Part amps me up everytime I see it. Jake trolls him the whole movie lol.

[@johnhepi3844]

Me and my little bro was shit scare of our dad, the only time we didn't listen to him was when he told us to get the axe from the shed to use it on our mum

[@dieseldoesdurbs2180]

New zealand prisons are like country clubs, menus, underfloor heating and satellite TV.

[@jacqattacq19]

Once We’re Warriors was the most devastating movie I’ve ever seen. Such great actors.

[@wackydan74]

were

[@ManaBlack208]

These two crack me up they all light hearted and happy until they see jake smashing uncle bully 😳😆

[@fromyourmumshouse9617]

When us polys watched this at a very young age 😂😂😂😂

[@robertmackay690]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ghostnz2188]

Sole straight up 🤣🤣🤣

[@cristaufetee3645]

lmao but tell me why, its now a NZ comedy for us Poly shieeeetttttt hahahaha

[@matthewconnolly9508]

Best nz rom com 😆😆

[@Quickstepz-OG]

Because your dad is now probably gay. And your mum is wearing the pants. You probably also live in Australia.

[@naiki2598]

My mum being maori she forced me to watch this movie as a kid to make me understand not everyman can be trusted and those closest to us are in the same untrustworthy pool never let a man hit me never let a man get away with taking away your inner peace

[@victra9774]

Me too sis, my mum sat me down as kid and watched me watch it. By the end of the movie I felt changed

[@Heathen_420]

wow i was so nervous for these guys not knowing what they were about to watch.

[@moonjuice2489]

@Golf One-2 A pretty fucking accurate movie bro.

[@musicmad67]

@Golf One-2 Calm down mate, it's just a comment. Geez

[@gravityexx9894]

@Golf One-2 a accurate movie showcasing the raw side of maori families.

[@aryastark772]

@@gravityexx9894 raw side of not just Maori families, working class, gritty realism

[@fabian1324]

fk em they r Plagiarism lmfao :)

[@liamtruce9759]

just watching this bought tears back to my eyes, sadly, this was a reality for us growing up in New Zealand

[@melanielewis4636]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Washyourbum28]

Yup, many Māori/pacific island kids witnessed a lot of drinking and violence growing up

[@ryanrayswift8485]

On my rez,every apache knows this movie

[@MrRooXs]

Much love to the apache nation from Aotearoa/New Zealand

[@jayrocky9067]

This movie hits deep.. like I’m sure it does for so many others .. I’m Mexican American... I’m 35 years old.. I lived through this life growing up... I love this movie.. great story of real life events

[@ashleymcintyre4716]

Also when you watch the movie you'll understand the hypocrisy in Jakes (the fathers) reaction. It's satisfying on a surface level, but he was such is an incredibly dark and disturbed human himself.

[@jaybeepainting9413]

In the book, Grace claimed she was raped by Jake. He was so blackout drunk he legitimately didn't remember if he did or not.

[@parshjul]

Yes, Jake is less of a hero when you consider that earlier in the film he beat his wife just as brutally. . . for not making breakfast.

[@aea8753]

Without seeing the movie, the emotion of this scene is lost

[@noahtuita3406]

And if you didn't know, that's Aquaman's father that's Jake the Muss (the dad) here.

[@noahtuita3406]

@bernard martin and also the clones in Star Wars lol and Boba Fett.

[@nzshadow4579]

Fark thats right! 😂

[@maiwai6]

and uncle bully was Smiley in 'Training Day', uncle Emilio in "Colombiana" and many many more between the two legends!

[@noahtuita3406]

@@maiwai6 yeah and Firelord Ozai in that flopped Last Airbender movie. He'll be on Avatar 2 (the aliens lol)

[@CouchPotatoNZ]

also the father in the Disney movie Moana. That's how good of an actor he is.

[@Trenasist]

I used to honestly hate this film. Growing up in Te Atatū, Auckland, this sort of violence happened every night. To my mates and especially to my mother. Some woman bashers used to pride themselves saying they were 'jake the muss'. It was a broken culture with broken values. The scumbags would lie, cheat, steal, harass and beat others, all while maintaining their innocence with a trail of destruction they're completely oblivious to... It was schizophrenic behaviour. Who would've thought being a warrior meant fighting your own people. Total irony

[@TheDarkrelic]

One of the best movies ever, anywhere.

[@SirRootes]

Definitely in my top 5!

[@strangemachines_]

100% I’m from where it was shot

[@leonpatrick5606]

In 1994

[@AgnesAtoni]

💯

[@jordynnilsen-daly1480]

The actor who played uncle bully cliff curtis did such a good job that he got shit for years and years after playing that character and said that if he could go back in time he would have turned down the role

[@tehokowhitu00]

Did not know that. Was it because he played an uncle raping his niece? Then again there’s a lot of those in New Zealand that do that to this day still, it’s no surprise. Takes a lot of balls to do that role and people need to realise for one it’s just a movie reflecting on what it’s actually like and that it’s very real.

[@LunCham]

He didn't even wanted to play the role in the first place it was his manager or someone has accepted it without him knowing.It's kinda sad that he had to face all that bcs of the role bcs irl he's such a sweet guy

[@jlnxn5374]

It’s one of the best independent movies ever made. Seriously you guys have to see it

[@madmarty21]

@Mick Allen pales in comparison to this movie man this onw woke alot of people up to alot of dark shit back in the day

[@matehaerehenry4909]

Our lives were lived through this girl. She was our story

[@donovanelliott8667]

As a native in North America Canada British Columbia I've been through some crazy shit til this day we all stand strong but alcoholism still is strong in our communities, wish it never existed

[@808robins9]

Typical Haoli reaction from jon, “I don’t know about the tattoos on the face tho” smh This is Maori culture just like Hawaiians we are Ikaika Warriors💪🏽

[@laurenabcd1008]

love American ignorance. unless its there they don't know jack shit they really should broaden their horizons....

[@jeeves6490]

@drag0nfly_girl Well said, they didn't know and said so, can't blame them for that.

[@Sayin42]

@drag0nfly_girl with you on that one, I guess ignorance really is bliss

[@seymorbutts1027]

Prison stats tell me Maori are no warriors.

[@maori_Mcsouljah]

@@seymorbutts1027 ur comment tells u have ur head up ur arse mate

[@elijahwaetford9894]

Who the heck suggested this hahaha

[@mr.m2659]

Ikr goddamn 😂 ruthless

[@aaronrobertlee1161]

Thats what i was thinking

[@idnanali4668]

Probably Jake the Muss.

[@wj9661]

Hahahahhahaha I’m done!

[@anamelsam4219]

🤣🤣🤣

[@JT-Rebel]

You not truly Samoan/Tongan/Hawaiian (any Pacific Islander for that matter) or Kiwi, if you haven't seen ONCE WERE WARRIORS. It is truly one of the most tragically heartbreaking stories ever told, because of just how relatable the characters are (especially to us Polynesians). Temuera Morrison may be known to many as either Jango Fett, or Aquaman's Dad.....but to us Polynesians, he will forever be known as Jake "The Muss" Heke.

[@harpyhill]

It's about Māori people only, get your shit right!!

[@Washyourbum28]

Or blood in blood out haha

[@kwazimokava]

This was a very raw movie that captured real lives of Maori growing up in the 80s...the abuse and volience you see here is a result of what Maori had learned through colonisation. Their Mana (strength) is seen channeled out through volience in those days.

[@NZSUBZERO]

Thats a load of absolute bullshit 🤣🤣 are you even Maori??? 🤦🏻‍♂

[@lalitaarora951]

Where can I watch it.. i can't find it anywhere

[@kwazimokava]

@@NZSUBZERO yes dumb wit I am ngapuhi from the far north, my parents grew up like Beth and Jake. Most families did. My dad was very violent..

[@kwazimokava]

@@lalitaarora951 sorry I tried to write you link to another site but KZbin keeps deleting it.. but I found it on soap 2 day but be careful as I found little pop ups showing up on my fone...but the movie is watchable there

[@NZSUBZERO]

@@kwazimokava "The abuse and violence was a result of what Maori learned through colonisation"?? Thats a load of bullshit you tart. Your the only Maori I've ever heard say that. Maori were at constant war with each other way before Pakeha turned up. The violence was already happening. My mother would laugh if I told her she use to get beaten nearly every night of the week for 7 years was because of colonization. If that was the reason for your families actions then that's cool but you don't speak for all Maori. "Mana channeled through violence in those days" wtf...again, if that's what mana is in your family then that's cool but that ain't mana to all Maori

[@robertmackay690]

Once we're warriors is a very very Powerful Movie. This lifestyle has been around for generations

[@Kiwi-kp1zi]

This guy: Please send us videos under 10 minutes Also this guy: Am I missing something here? Yeah, the other hour and 40 minutes.

[@naiki2598]

His facial tattoo is our cultural symbol for a man its called a mataora 😇this movie is honestly a good movie

[@msgesus4518]

4:08 "I'm not sure about the tattoos on the face". You should watch the movie and learn, and you'll understand why saying that is pretty disrespectful to Maori culture.

[@rocksta69]

You might like Whale Rider as well. Whale Rider is a 2002 New Zealand-German family drama film written and directed by Niki Caro. Based on the 1987 novel of the same name by Witi Ihimaera, the film stars Keisha Castle-Hughes as Kahu Paikea Apirana, a twelve-year-old Māori girl whose ambition is to become the chief of the tribe. Her grandfather Koro Apirana believes that this is a role reserved for males only. The film was a coproduction between New Zealand and Germany. It was shot on location in Whangara, the setting of the novel. The world premiere was on 9 September 2002, at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film received critical acclaim upon its release. At age 13, Keisha Castle-Hughes became the youngest nominee for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

[@LukeyMia4]

"We're watching this, this looks so good!" This warms and hurts my heart lmao

[@chuvakmontiel218]

She better brace herself. Seeing this scene 20yrs later still makes me cry

[@melanielewis4636]

Makes ya sick eh

[@brianrandol]

I watched it today. Was introduced to it while I was in the military. By a friend of mine that was from Samoa. Loved the movie every since.

[@lonewolf9188]

Good old jakey lol always used to watch this when I was young, in the home of Otara yeeyah.

[@1KINGVEE]

Just in case ur new and don’t know what happens. I’ll inform u a lil background of this scene, grace being the daughter and the siblings being in the house at the beginning of the scene one of them were graces best friends. She committed suicide by hanging her self because she couldn’t handle the abusive father and uncle bully (the man who’s being beat up) raped grace. She then committed suicide. And right here the eldest son who is part of a gang and the mum confront uncle bully and the rest is in this scene. Hope this made sense

[@aidansharples7751]

Cliff Curtis thought long and hard about his role as Uncle Bully. He was very concerned about the rape scene to the point where he consults with his nanny. Cliffs nanny said it was a story that needed to be told and show the very thing that was never spoking about in maori families. A brave and caring man. Arohanui (Big Love) guys.

[@MarkMcLT]

One of the most powerful movies ever made. I saw it in the theater in New Zealand when it first came out. At the end, the audience got up and walked out in stunned silence. No words.

[@reinuscameron1160]

Old school New Zealand movie, just the typical life of a young kiwis growing up in south Auckland. This shit was everywhere and there was almost more then likely a uncle bully in every family sadly enough 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@casspurrwaspurr4716]

@Caz Katt that honestly sucks to hear you went through such things. Just know it’s NEVER ever your fault. I hope things become brighter in life for you. Stay strong x

[@spppkpsssk8006]

@Caz Katt I don't have your strength. Instead of forgiveness, I would reveal their heinous actions to the authorities, if they did nothing I would go to twitter and call them out. The twitter mobs are ravenous and they would definitely be brought to justice and their social lives would be ended. They'll be branded for life and fired from their jobs.

[@Armageddon-qo4wy]

Not just South Auckland all over NZ

[@melanielewis4636]

Ain’t that the truth 😢

[@alisonholland7531]

Be warned this movie is so realistic, and you're going to be utterly shocked!

[@margyrowland]

I’ll never forget this movie. Intense and unfortunately, real. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@svetlana_ivanova-99]

I am Māori and from New Zealand this is my fav movie.

[@aaronbarlow4376]

They're Maoris who were pretty bad ass warriors, hence the title. The Brits colonised NZ but the Maoris were experts in guerilla warfare and gave the English a lot of trouble even though the English had guns. So the English signed a treaty with the Maori and all the chiefs signed but the Maoris couldn't read English and they were tricked by the wording out of their land. Maori pioneered trench warfare in the hills and had their own martial arts using the Taiaha a hardwood stick with a flat arrowhead type point at one end and a flat axe like end. they also had the patu, greenstone flat paddle axe- like clubs that could split a skull with ease. Nowadays South auckland where Once were warriors is set is a dangerous rough place where you have to be careful where you go, especially if you're white.

[@tanegurnick5071]

I tell you what, I feel more comfortable there than in tauranga. To many rich white fellas judging us for wearing bare feet

[@DaRedeyeJedi808]

Dude was really gonna try and clown on the Ta Moko traditional Maori face tattoo

[@Wxtst.3]

Yeah what an idiot. It ain’t a costume lol

[@craigmerritt8503]

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[@Khil3m]

Was all filmed in my home town, Otara, South Auckland New Zealand. I use to watch the filming at night as a kid. Back then gang's and poverty was everywhere. Not much has changed though as problems in the area have gotten worse now there's shootings. I've moved out year's ago

[@wallaceaugust6826]

Would be good to see you’re reaction to the whole movie! Will subscribe if you do... haha 🙏 from a fellow maori

[@NUTTYWUN]

There were many Jake the Muss in every house hold “Our Dads” 😂

[@marlon-eric]

God I saw this movie when I was 13, it's too much.

[@leakifolog]

Same- I was 13 as well. My parents took me to see it at the movies. They can't have known what we were in for . The movie only had a 13-year age restriction in NZ (R13). That's is an impressive statement in itself from the NZ film censors back in in the day. It's clear they wanted NZ teenagers to see this, Perhaps they thought we could learn from it. It hit so close to home in every in every sense of the words. Too much is right. Tu meke.

[@melanielewis4636]

Me too but my mum lived it 😭

[@GamingGandolfs]

just for context, the characters in this show are indigenous new Zealanders known as maori. in there culture they prided themselves for being great warriors, the tattoos are part of their culture. here in Australia you see a lot of maori and other pacific islanders with similar tattoos.

[@WWIIKittyhawk]

Bro you guys should watch the whole movie. Provides context to this scene. Very powerful scene this with context. The tattoos are part of Maori culture. Gangs in New Zealand have them too.

[@Kingite1]

Basically the movie is a piece of New Zealand history going back back to the 70s & 80s growing up in urbanization with government state housing projects to help with the indeginous first nation people moving away from our tribal land in search for work in the cities. It's a true story on all levels that many of us kiwis can vividly relate to with the haunting reminders of what colonization has caused us over the generations going back to pre 1840 where we Maori were Warriors with mana and dignity completely autonomous from westernisation

[@perkar49]

One of the best..walking out of the Theater I turned and looked back as I wiped tears from my eye's ; everyone coming out was crying ; everyone. do not miss this..very close to the bone for me, the violence, the drug's ( alcohol ) . as a child i saw some shit go down. The half face tattoo is a reflection of how the son honours his mothers side ( left ) and ignores his fathers (right ) This movie is about drug abuse & domestic violence , seen in every ethnic group, not about Maori .

[@IYTFM]

Did you guys watch the whole movie? I realized this was 3 years ago. Any update reaction? hehe

[@thedonfonz2481]

Yooo ! Soo keen on your guys' reaction ! Its a NZ movie, back in the 90s, it was a pretty real and unfiltered depiction of how it was back then.. every kiwi knows this film!

[@zacan-rj3mc]

This was a harrowing movie but very realistic portrayal of domestic violence; I worked as a Police officer in the area this was set. Violence against women is however spread throughout society around the world, it has to stop. Educate yourselves to the many forms of violence against women because it is not just physical.

[@gav240z]

The tattoos are a big part of Maori culture. This film has a big impact on you. Anyone who may have seen domestic violence can relate to it and the rage Jake the Mus has is uncontrollable.

[@aaronclair4301]

Just an FYI if you haven't found out already. Jake the Muss is played by Temuera Morrison, who also plays Boba Fett in the Anikan Star wars era and was on Barbed Wire with Pamela Anderson. Uncle Bully is played by Cliff Curtis, he has been in quite a few American films like 3 Kings with Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube, Live free or Die hard and 10,000BC

[@Honeygooyumy69]

If you folks have watched the movie, would you two do a review on your thoughts and feelings surrounding this film ..be nice to get your perspective around the many facets of life we deal with. Alcoholism, domestic violence, drug abuse, pedophelia, poverty etc ..these silent killers do exactly that, kill the spirit ..self condemn the soul ..

[@robertrangiuia2613]

This is what most of us grew up around in New Zealand. It definitely hits home growing up as a kid around my dad and uncles.

[@bourgeoisiez764]

This is how a lot of us grew up in south Auckland Nz.

[@Sa.d.bo26]

Only the Maoris

[@bourgeoisiez764]

CH08 Bison lol don’t forget us half cast

[@Shenzenxo]

Yeah Maori people have been through it all in this country alright

[@kVkV-sw5se]

In my opinion this is one of the greatest movies of all time. It talks to so many issues in New Zealand, but also to pretty much every nation in the world. Issues such as violence, abuse of youth, sexual abuse against women, the struggle of women to obtain respect, etc. etc. and it speaks to these issue in an honest, confronting and non-glorifying manner. This is a movie that challenges us all and we need it.

[@andrewcameron1346]

I remember watching the movie when it first came out and being physically and mentally assaulted. One hell of a movie.

[@asianthor]

Same here, it was a brutal movie. When Grace hangs herself it really hits you hard.

[@extrovertedintrovert6579]

Once Were Warriors is an absolute sledgehammer of a film.

[@PassportBro121]

Temuera Morrison. He was Aquaman's dad. Also Jango Fett and all Clone Troopers in Star Wars II : Attack of the Clones. Jake the Muss was always my favourite character of his.

[@jonadams894]

Uncle Bully (Cliff Curtis) has done alot too, great actor

[@PassportBro121]

@@jonadams894 Cliff Curtis is such a great actor as well. He can play almost anyone. It was very brave of him to play Uncle Bully. I still remember him as Uncle Bully and I saw the movie when it first came out.

[@nedstarks4142]

I forgot to put this part. If you both or anyone doesn't know about maori culture, especially their history, tattoos on the face was common for the warriors.

[@TheRAYL619]

I’m from NZ where this movie was made...I’m sure you’ve watched the whole movie by now...can we get a reaction for it please

[@damionneranginui6546]

I don't know a single person my age who grew up there that won't cry when they watch once were warriors. It's not a show, nor a movie but real life for many.

[@deaconbond9557]

Incase you didn’t know jake the muss is jason momoas father In Aqua man.

[@ReaderOfThreads]

Deacon Bond wow didn’t know that

[@5TRICT9]

and jango fett

[@grantkerridge]

serious? thats pretty cool

[@seanbyrne7919]

This scene by itself without any context of the entire film doesn’t do any justice to how powerful and emotional this scene is.

[@ironlion7177]

And now theres a movie called "Savage" as well, just been released in cinema chur

[@missxlegion7516]

That movie is mud.

[@nuuzart4408]

The craziest part is that the actor who played Jake.. was more known as a happy doctor on another famous NZ show... so much that people doubted if he could play the part of Jake the Muss.

[@LunCham]

That explains how amazing the actors in this movie are.I mean Cliff played both uncle Bully and Jesus😂

[@mrbarefootbogan6254]

What becomes of the Broken Hearted, is the sequel to this btw. But... once were warriors, is still a fucking top tier sheep shagger movie ;)

[@bripearce9661]

the "tattoos on the face" is a very powerful and meaningful māori tradition

[@rmbhiphop]

Powerful and deep and sadly a reality here in New Zealand for some but a good watch though 🤙

[@lakvindersingh4632]

If Bobo Fett was R rated

[@jasontamanui5857]

When I watched it for the first time, the theater was packed and what I saw from the movie was true to the core, the whole movie from start to finish, even down to the bar itself is actually a proper bar where my aunty Jessie and uncle Major ues to go to drink. Its a tear jerker to the point where, when it finished, 2 Hugh Maori guys came out crying, because they knew what they saw was real, it was like seeing there young lives through a movie once again. It bought tears to a lot of people's eyes. Yes I hate to say it but there are uncle bullies in this world and Jake the Musd and all so Beth Heke as well. There are children living on the streets, because they think its safer on the streets then at home, but I was so glad I lived in a loving home, but as I grew up, I did see the violence and that's why I know this movie is true and I appreciate it. It's a watch

[@Black_Magic_Woman]

P.s tattoos on the face are Maori moko . The movie is about Beth finding her way back to her whanau and herself and standing strong as her Whanau once were warriors and she eill no longer subject herself or her children to the violence anymore

[@boskocam4854]

loved this movie. everytime I drink I yell jake the muss quotes.

[@jaketm4500]

cook the man some eggs!

[@reggiekray3982]

We all do hahahaha

[@LunCham]

I forever respect Cliff Curtis for accepting this role despite the consequences he would've to face after.He's amazing

[@kentiwih9651]

nek minit they traumatised by when he bashed his wife!!

[@terryharris1291]

This was filmed in the suburb I grew up in .The Bar was set up in the old Foodtown super market just outside of Otara ,on the Great South Road.

[@DaveWhoa]

very powerful movie.

[@ashtondesjarlais2682]

Word

[@domeliclark8359]

This movie was based around the New Zealand way of life during the 80s into the nineties and is a true insight too how the poor and middle class of new Zealand lived

[@caseydrought867]

ive never clicked on a vid as fast as this one, ik this movie all to well being a kiwi its a New Zealand movie and it was banned in the U.S.

[@bodybalanceU2]

why was it banned?

[@hoh5956]

aoteagirl nz what do you think? It portays some heavy themes

[@electrocutedfrog6953]

No it wasn't. It had a theatrical release ffs. Don't talk rubbish.

[@rammanrai2899]

Actually, it was banned because it PORTRAYED TO MUCH VIOLENCE!! Apparently America has levels of SOCIALLY ACCEPTED AMOUNTS OF PHYSICAL VIOLENCE. On talking with my COUSIN, ALAN DUFF( the author), it happened in NORMAL 60's & 70's and based it on the FAMILY LIFE HE/WE HAD. Str8 up...at a time where bullets rapes and normal things in movies were violent, this was TOO MUCH for AMERICA.

[@bodybalanceU2]

@@rammanrai2899 america doesnt do well with truth it upsets the delusion of their american dream of family and hollywoods version of violence

[@martinrosschou]

scene so good, these two who haven't even seen the movie, have no idea what it's about, instantly can relate to the situation. Awesome.