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Predicament

  • 20102010
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
227
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Predicament (2010)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
Coming of age crime comedy set in 1930's New Zealand. Adaptation of the Ronald Hugh Morrieson novel.Coming of age crime comedy set in 1930's New Zealand. Adaptation of the Ronald Hugh Morrieson novel.Coming of age crime comedy set in 1930's New Zealand. Adaptation of the Ronald Hugh Morrieson novel.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
227
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jason Stutter
  • Writers
    • Ronald Hugh Morrieson(novel)
    • Jason Stutter(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jemaine Clement
    • Heath Franklin
    • Hayden Frost
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jason Stutter
  • Writers
    • Ronald Hugh Morrieson(novel)
    • Jason Stutter(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jemaine Clement
    • Heath Franklin
    • Hayden Frost
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 7User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 6 nominations

    Photos

    Hayden Frost and Rose McIver (The Lovely Bones) in gothic crime comedy PREDICAMENT
    Jemaine Clement, Heath Franklin & Hayden Frost in gothic crime comedy PREDICAMENT in cinemas 2010!
    JEMAINE CLEMENT as the character Spook in gothic crime comedy PREDICAMENT.
    Brooke Williams as 'Margot Bramwell' in 'Predicament'

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    Jemaine Clement
    Jemaine Clement
    • Spookas Spook
    Heath Franklin
    • Mervyn Toebeckas Mervyn Toebeck
    Hayden Frost
    • Cedric Williamsonas Cedric Williamson
    Tim Finn
    • Martin Williamsonas Martin Williamson
    Rose McIver
    Rose McIver
    • Maybelleas Maybelle
    Edward Newborn
    • Detective Hugginsas Detective Huggins
    David Van Horn
    David Van Horn
    • Officer Dawsonas Officer Dawson
    Chad Mills
    • Blair Bramwellas Blair Bramwell
    Brooke Williams
    Brooke Williams
    • Margot Bramwellas Margot Bramwell
    Peter Mochrie
    Peter Mochrie
    • Vernon Bramwellas Vernon Bramwell
    Carmel McGlone
    • Rita Zombronias Rita Zombroni
    Hadleigh Walker
    • Ernie Foxas Ernie Fox
    James Fletcher
    • Winker Sandersonas Winker Sanderson
    Tina Grenville
    • Granny Williamsonas Granny Williamson
    • (as Tina Grenville-Cagwin)
    Dennis Hally
    • Constable #1as Constable #1
    John Harding
    • Preacher Fanthorpas Preacher Fanthorp
    Kendra O'Brien
    • Extraas Extra
    • Director
      • Jason Stutter
    • Writers
      • Ronald Hugh Morrieson(novel)
      • Jason Stutter(screenplay)
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    User reviews7

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Just what a movie should be - an entertaining night out
    Ronald Hugh Morrieson's novel Predicament is a humorous, dark tale of the seedy underbelly of a small New Zealand town. This movie keeps the humour and tone of the book while also adding to it a modern freshness to make it relevant to today's audience.

    The lead cast all turn in excellent performances, not only to give the movie a great dramatic feel but also to deliver truly comedic moments that lighten what could otherwise, at times, be a pretty dark tale. Hayden Frost is perfect as Cedric, the awkward, friendless, and yet good- hearted teenager. Heath Franklin delivers a great performance as Mervyn, a manipulative and at times slightly threatening bludger. Tim Finn provides some special moments as Cedric's befuddled dad. But for many the highlight will be Jemaine Clement's creepy and yet deeply funny Spook.

    A great script and terrific performances aside, this movie also looks fantastic. The art direction and costume design are impressively stylish and make the 30s look like a pretty cool time to be around. On top of this, the cinematography delivers a movie with lush colours and, at times, a darkness that is just perfect for the tone of the movie.

    I thoroughly enjoyed my night out seeing this movie during the film festival, and the rest of the audience did too. This movie is bound to become a New Zealand classic and must be seen on the big screen to be truly appreciated.
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    5
    • pricklepants
    • Jul 27, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 26, 2010 (New Zealand)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Official sites
      • Official Press Kit
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Taranaki, New Zealand
    • Production company
      • Midnight Film Productions Limited
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $111,003
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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