Cinemark Reclusive country folk Bella and Hector become foster parents to Ricky, a problem child from the city. The audience witnesses this physical transformation in little ways throughout the movie, like when he becomes more talkative. When Bella takes the time to connect with him and throws him a birthday party and sing a funny song, Ricky feels like he has finally found a home that will make him feel safe. HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE - Movieguide | Movie Reviews for Christians His sharp wit, storytelling prowess, and creative perspective have led to films that are insightful and very funny. The scene shifts to Bella's funeral, where a preacher gives a bizarre philosophical speech, with a convoluted metaphor for finding Jesus. with updates on movies, TV shows, Rotten Tomatoes podcast and more. This is in part due to their brains, Are Lurchers aggressive? Taika Waititi: I often fantasise about stopping making films. Coming Soon, Regal Ricky is on the brink of finding happiness and acceptance when he returns home to find Hec crying over Bella's body. Waititis film-savvy book adaptation is a low-key winner. They'll think I made you do it. Ricky developed skill to survive in the Get Access Ricky is more complex than Paula from Child Welfare Services gave him credit for. There is clearly a disconnect between the husband and wife about how to approach their new foster child. Reclusive country folk Bella and Hector become foster parents to Ricky, a problem child from the city. Eventually, Ricky warms to Bella, but the opening scenes are a stark contrast to the final ones. Hunt for the Wilderpeople - Movies on Google Play Common Sense Media reviewers include writers, editors, and child development experts. Paula Hall gets out of the cop car and introduces herself to Bella as a representative from Child Welfare Services, before introducing her to Ricky Baker, a young boy who Bella will be fostering. PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Some Language|Violent Content), Genre: We see a changed Ricky by the end of the film. When everything looks all back to normal, someone takes a shot at Lucas. When he is sent to the rural home of Uncle Hector and Aunt Bella, Bella welcomes him with open arms, and Ricky is disarmed by the feeling of family for the first time in his life. Paula explains, as the audience sees brief flashbacks, all the trouble Ricky has gotten into and advises Bella that Ricky will be a challenge. In chapter 8, Jack leads the boys on a pig hunt, and they find several pigs contentedly sleeping in the shadows. The pup, a birthday present from Ricky Bakers foster mum, was promptly christened Tupac, after the late hip-hop icon of the 1990s.