Matariki

You know when you’re watching a film and the audience is getting every moment. I was just blown away.

– Michael Bennett in Onfilm magazine (Nov 2010), on audience reactions to Matariki at the Toronto Film Festival

This film’s a little bit unusual. It’s not like a normal film that has one hero and one heroine and one love story. It’s truly an ensemble cast.

– Director Michael Bennett, in the 'making of' featurette

It's success is in part down to the work of an excellent ensemble ... and a script that is dramatic and affecting without ever being forced.

– Peter Calder, in a four star Herald review, 18 November 2010