I am usually a big fan of Taika Waititi and considering the good rating and awards nomination I had good expectations. Unlike a lot of critics I don't have an issue trying to create a comedy around the subject matter if it's done well. However I can't quite put my finger on why it is, but I didn't find this funny enough, or dramatic enough, or emotional enough. It's cute with good performances from the cast, but it wants to be too many things at once and in the end doesn't quite succeed with any of them. it was entertaining enough but definitely a disappointment for me.