FINDING ‘OHANA (Netflix Release USA 2021)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.6|5.0 Starsììì 

Finding 'Ohana—not the best treasure hunt movie—reminds an audience of Goonies. The concept is good, but the movie just does not have that spark that makes good entertainment. Despite good acting and a fair, well-written script, the movie seems to fall flat at all the places where it should be building to its climatic moments. Watch Goonies instead.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline 

A brother and sister look for treasure in Hawaii. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Jude Weng for directing effort. Thank you to Ian Bryce for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Pili (Kea Peahu), Ioane (Alex Aiono), Hana (Lindsay Watson), Casper (Owen Vaccaro), Leilani (Kelly Hu), Kimo (Branscombe Richmond),George Phan (Ke Huy Quan), Kua Kawena (Brad Kalilimoku), Brown(Chris Parnell), Robinson (Marc Evan Jackson), Monks (Ricky Garcia), Ryan (Ryan Higa), Tina (Mapuana Makia), Melody (X Maya), and Yoli Greenburg (Kyndra Sanchez). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

No. The film could have shown the Hawaiian culture and been a great show about finding hidden treasure, but the overall movie is weak in portrayal and will not appeal to the wider audience.

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 Ben Meyers