Haumana

I loved this movie and I recommend it. Hula life always!

My wife and I enjoyed this movie a lot and would watch any others made by the same crew. That said, it seemed almost as though the movie was made for those who know hula and Hawai'iana well, for there were a lot of messages in the film that could have been made more clear to the uninitiated. Johnny's learning curve could have been an excellent vehicle for a a more overt presentation of how the old traditions are being overrun by modernism and greed, and the saving power of the re-blossoming of aloha 'aina through traditions like (non-tourist) hula. Overall, though, an excellent and worthy first effort. Robert Cazimero was among the consultants for the film, and sings during the credits. A beautiful video of this song, not shown in the film, is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQfaTWkj7PE.

This movie clearly depicts the uniqueness and embodies the meaning of "legacy," "tradition," and "honor," that is slowly being depleted in our modern-day lifestyles. Our kupuna's belief systems of Ke'Akua (God), Ohana (family), and most important...Respect will diminish with them, therefore, it is up to us Kanaka Maoli to continue these legacies, traditions, honors, and respect; to teach our keiki/na'opio/Makua's and Hawaiian-at-heart the true meaning of "Aloha" and that respect is all around us from how we treat one another to what we eat, we touch, and when we play! Simply characterized in a movie but difficult to practice daily. No matter how "low-key or low budget" others have perceived this film to be it's in concert with the beliefs, traditions, and values that most of us Kanaka Maoli's where raised with and embedded the weaving or foundation of honoring our kumu's, haumana's, and dancers who continue this never-ending art of expression and mele the...HULA <3

A stilted story with too much mini-issues that could have been put aside...A storyline that gives a small window of the conflicts an individual struggling to understand the connection to his ancestors.to some degree the struggle of a race facing an uncertain future as their connection to the past are being compromised for the tourist industry....A small beginning of introducing the Hawaiians in a different light.....there are so much documentaries available that have provide a better window to the history and the indigenous people of Hawaii.Hopefully this movie will make more people search out the social history of the islands.....

Thoughtful melodrama about hula, family, and tradition in Hawai'i, featuring some beautiful music by the Brothers Cazimero, breathtaking scenery, and heartfelt and generously crafted performances from local cast members (and a few adoptive mainland cast members, too). I'd like to particularly mention the young actors playing the group of hula students. I'd like to see this type of local film-making abundantly encouraged, supported, and funded. I'd like to see it take off. In the meantime, I think it's a good start to buy this film. watch it, and tell your friends. There are so many rich Hawaiian stories to share with the world through film. This is one of them, and it's a fine start. The wave will come.

What a lovely movie about family,traditions and the challenges they face to keep the heart and soulof a culture together. The cast was 2nd tier, but would we want Johnny Depp playing a part in this family movie? A Movie made in the tradition of yesterday where the whole family can watch and teach some values to the nextgeneration. Would have liked to see more of the islands, but this movie had a story to tell.Made me want to get up and dance.

I am Polynesian and can trace my ancestry back 78 generations. My DNA pool encompasses Tonga, Samoan, Fijian, Tahitian and Hawaiian and to reach out to the Maori race... I was born in New Zealand. My parents had myself and my siblings learn the songs, chants, dances, and legends of all the Polynesian islands. I love the heritage of the South Pacific. This film was touching in having the main character be taught by the best and returning to his roots to share his knowledge. Beautiful scenes, gorgeous dances, wonderful storyline. It's a keeper to share with my family and the upcoming generation.

We learn from each other so no matter if you are the official teacher or the student when you work together on a project - in this case toward a dance competition - you must respect each other and realize each person's strengths and weaknesses. We can draw on those strengths and shore up the weak areas by watching and listening. Our culture sometimes forgets the importance of each person and only focuses on the most obvious strenths or weaknesses without taking in the entire picture. This movie has a great message while still being entertaining. Of course the music is an extra bonus with great artists.

Excellent film specially if your interest is in Hawaii and its culture. It is also locally made in Hawaii, and one can feel the enthusiasm for the dance thru the film

Really nice dancing. Mundane plot. Tendency toward wooden acting.

映画館で観てとてもよかったので、家族で観ようとこちらを購入しました。音楽も素晴らしくて、最後のAloha Aku　Aloha Maiでは本当に心が洗われます。私は字幕が無しでもなんとか理解できましたが（ストーリーはとても分かりやすいです！）、子どもたちには字幕があったほうが良かったかな（汗）

ところどころにブロック割れのノイズが入ってましたそれ以外は問題ありませんでした

フラに学ぶこと多しです。心や魂。一番大切なものは、あなたにとって何ですか？すごくよかったです。