The Insatiable Moon: DVD Review
The Insatiable Moon
Rating:M
Released by Vendetta
Shot on a shoestring budget when the Film Commission passed, The
Insatiable is the story of Arthur (a tremendous powerhouse
performance from Rawiri Paratene) who believes he's the second son
of God and who frequents a halfway house run by Greg Johnson's Bob
in Auckland's suburb of Ponsonby.
However, Arthur's life becomes permanently intertwined with Sara
Wiseman's social worker at a time when the boarding house is
threatened with closure.
With residents galvanized into trying to save their home from those
who've got closed minds, the clock begins to tick - and Arthur
starts to unravel.
The Insatiable Moon is a story of heart and compassion, populated
with some truly brilliant and crowd pleasing performances from the
central cast.
It's got audience pleasing moments throughout as well as some
laughs but it's Paratene's impishness and charm which sees this
film from beginning to end; with big eyes and a disarming grin,
he's the heart and soul of the Insatiable Moon - and manages to
bind the whole thing together.
Extras: Trailer, Interviews, outtakes and deleted scenes
Rating: 7/10
