Fist Full of Mince

This one was fun! Loved the nods to traditional westerns in some of the shots. Solid beginning, middle and end. Well done!

One of the more rounded stories overall I thought.

Aaand they're back! OG Daniel Cook and crew deliver their best film in years with a best things come in threes approach for some cowboys who just want to eat some delicious hot meat pies.

This was a film with a clear sure hand behind the direction, eschewing knowledge of Leone, Ford and Corbucci with western tropes but the New Zealand paddock and Mrs. Macs references giving the events unfolding a very kiwiana (or potato top) flavour.

The fierce gatekeeper who asks questions first but shoots just as quickly for those who don't give the right answer to get to the best pies in the state was a particular standout from a performance point of view. Mean but hilarious.

The script was genuinely witty and use of expert wide shots and crash zooms on eyes meant the genre was nailed in my book. Technically really sound with a measured approach to editing, and whilst I don't think I saw the team in the heat there was an awful lot of laughter!

Story: 4/5
Technical: 4/5
Elements: 4/5
Overall: 4/5

Fun to watch, with accents on, a little shock factor,... Even left you with a chuckle at the end. Good effort Mistakes In The Dark