Red, White & Brass

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Red, White & Brass

2023

1h 25m

Comedy

Kids & Family

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Maka, a Tongan superfan, will do whatever it takes to get tickets to the Tonga v France Rugby World Cup game -- even if that means promising to deliver a brass band for the pre-match entertainment. Only problem is, the band doesn't exist and Maka has four weeks to make one.

David Stratton

The Australian

Red, White and Brass is an engaging feel-good movie based, we’re assured, on real events.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 27, 2023

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Rachel West

That Shelf

The Tongan word “māfana” comes up more than once during Red, White and Brass. Described as the overwhelming feeling of warmth and emotion one gets, it’s a fitting word for the film itself.

Dec 6, 2023

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Sarah Ward

Concrete Playground

An affectionate and joyous film that doesn't just pay tribute to events that clearly begged for the big-screen treatment from the moment that they happened... but to the community and culture goes all-in when it comes to national pride.

Jul 22, 2023

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

Light hearted but works on every level - thoroughly enjoyable and is guaranteed to make you laugh and inspire you at the same time.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 21, 2023

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

A nice tale, told in a pleasing and undemanding fashion.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jun 28, 2023

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Oti

For Your Reference Podcast

An exceptional accomplishment, skilfully pairing enjoyable humour with a narrative that radiates joy and positivity. This captivating cinematic journey creates an indelibly uplifting experience. A must-watch!

Rated: 4/5

Jun 26, 2023

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Aimee M

Coolest feel good film. This movie has so much heart and the fact that it’s based on a true story just makes it even better. Im not Tongan but i still swelled with pride for my NZ and Wellington community made up of all our beautiful people x

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/13/24

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Maeve O

The most delightful and hysterically funny movie that I've seen in ages.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/17/24

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really great and fun movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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FunnyGamingBits

Great movie honestly the only time critics were right

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/23

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Matiu B

A whole lotta fun, with a nice message and I just really like most NZ films. It's also cool to see the Tongan & Maori representation (I'm not Tongan, I'm Maori). It's not the perfect film but very relatable to me and something I would re-watch a lot.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/23/23

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eni t

Absolute gem!! I happened to fly into New Zealand on March 25th to pick up my Mom and return to the states. The premier was on March 23rd. My New Zealand family had already seen it and couldn't wait to take me. Love love love the story. There are more amazing stories from the 2011 Rugby World Cup event. The cast and dialogue are phenomenal. It's crazy to think some of them was their debut to acting. Can't wait to own the digital copy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/15/23

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Synopsis

Maka, a Tongan superfan, will do whatever it takes to get tickets to the Tonga v France Rugby World Cup game -- even if that means promising to deliver a brass band for the pre-match entertainment. Only problem is, the band doesn't exist and Maka has four weeks to make one.

Director: Damon Fepulea'i
Producer: Georgina Allison Conder, Morgan Waru, Halaifonua Finau
Screenwriter: Halaifonua Finau, Damon Fepulea'i
Production Co: Piki Films
Genre: Comedy, Kids & Family, Music
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 25m