The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003)
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13% of critics liked it
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74% of users liked it
(1,699 ratings)
When a small boy is mythically delivered to a remote Polynesian island and named Tama, he's received with equal amounts of joy and fear -- the former from the island tribe's chief, the latter from the chief's wife, who notes that the new boy is taking favored status away from their own,… More When a small boy is mythically delivered to a remote Polynesian island and named Tama, he's received with equal amounts of joy and fear -- the former from the island tribe's chief, the latter from the chief's wife, who notes that the new boy is taking favored status away from their own, biological son. Thus, Tama is ostracized and cast away from his beloved adoptive island, but makes it his goal in life to return to reclaim his true childhood love, Mahana. The Legend of Johnny Lingo was brought to the screen in part by producer John Garbett. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi
- Directed By
- Steven Ramirez
- Written By
- Riwia Brown, John Garbett
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family
G,
- In Theaters
- Aug 29, 2003 Wide
- Studio
- Number 8 Production LLC
Critic Reviews
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Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
If the narrative is unsteady, the acting is even shakier.
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Kathy Cano Murillo, Arizona Republic
This exotic little New Zealand film about an outcast island boy is full of surprises that will make even the grumpiest viewer crack a smile.
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Gary Dowell, Dallas Morning News
The movie's G rating, and its message that even the roughest of edges can be smoothed away to reveal a wonderful person, make for ideal family entertainment, as long as you can get past the corniness.
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Renee Schonfeld, Common Sense Media
Earnest but amateurish tween fairy tale set in South Seas.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...there's not much here to keep older viewers engaged.
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Cast
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George Henare
as Johnny Lingo
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Rawiri Paratene
as Chief
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Joe Falou
as Tama
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Alvin Fitisemanu
as Chief Steward
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Kayte Ferguson
as Mahana
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Hori Ahipene
as Pioi
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Sima Urale
as Hoku
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Tausani Simei-Barton
as Young Tama
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Fokikovi Soakimi
as Young Mahana
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Pete Smith
as Scary Island Chief
- Joe Folau
- Christina Asher
