Take Home Pay

As a Samoan woman who attended the Premiere with my 10 year old - we thoroughly enjoyed the ride through a story that 3 generations can relate to. Humour is cleverley weaved throughout a familiar story of opportunity in NZ for seasonal work with an outcome to support families back home or to move into independence away from the island life.

Tofiga adds an extra edge through his role as Bob Titilo and in typical 'Tofiga' style - his mastery at making people laugh doesnt dissapoint. Both Alama (Vito) and Popo(Taulafo) provide strong performances with a subtle message through their connection as contrasting brothers and both bring a fresh perspective to the migration story. I laughed, I cried, I remembered - the laughter allows you to reflect on nostalgic moments that you will remember as a kid about Samoa, about parents sacrifice and the pros and cons of the land of milk and honey. Malo le taumafai - malo le tauivi. #IFYKYK

I watched this movie not knowing what to expect. I don't soak samoan but subtitles made the dialog easy to follow. I loved this movie. It was funny, moving, and inspiring all at the same time. The character of Bob Titilo was so funny. The relationship between Alama and Popo was very touching but at times I wanted to beat Popo up. Overall a very enjoyable movie.

Be an open-minded guest welcomed into contemporary Samoan stories that showcase their cultural values, challenges and humor. Its a tale about seasonal workers relocating to New Zealand looking to get ahead but one of which desires a wider range of fun and double crosses his friend in the process.

There's a lot of comedy sketches and phrasing one might recognize if they are familiar with Tofiga, of the comedy duo "The Laughing Samoans" and other Poly productions. Solid performances by the other actors, supporting and incidental, also keep this comedy action film pretty interesting and enjoyable.

With audio in Samoan and English, because the accents were sometimes harder to understand, I wish there had been subtitles for both languages. I toggled between a 6 and 7 rating, but chose the latter because it is a great but fun "slice of life" film most of the family can enjoy together, and highlights the importance of family values.

This isn't an Oscar nominee movie But...it is a light hearted, feel good,non vicious,family fun movie.

There's no drugs,no blood,at times no sense but it is very watchable if u are open to a bit of fun,open to culture and morals give it a go,it's simple but fir a very good reason.

It deals with some very complex issues that are also not that complex in the school of life and dies so without too much complication,this is why it is relatabke to adults and children alike,it has a little bit of what every age can understand in everyday issues,whether from a different country,different town or just a different school It's simple but works and very enjoyable if u are not into complicating.

What the f$#* is this ?!

These are my notes

Characters have no development, the whole movie is completely pointless with meaningless cameos and a repetitive objective. And every 5 seconds there are stupid jokes about a person being fat or telling someone to get out of here. This movie is a complete waste of time and talent and I would not recommend it to anybody unless I hate them.