Out of the Blue (2006)

Out of the Blue (2006). Out of the Blue: Directed by Robert Sarkies. With Matthew Sunderland, Stuart Mathieson, Natalie Ellis, Patrick Paynter. Based on the Aramoana Massacre that occurred on 13 November and 14 November 1990. Resident David Gray, an unemployed gun collector, went on a rampage in which 13 people were shot dead, before Gray himself was shot by police.

“I remember very well the events unfolding in Aramoana as it was broadcast on the TV and radio. I was a Police Officer at the time and the death of a fellow officer was tough news to hear. Seeing the events recreated on screen for the first time brought the memories flooding back. Seeing how even in a relatively peaceful nation such as New Zealand, no-one is immune from random acts of violence was very sobering. I sat bolt upright the entire movie and didnu0026#39;t realise it. The theater was deathly quiet. This is a movie that pulls no punches and has not an inkling of Hollywood in it. It is a sad, dramatic, true to life retelling of the massacre. This type of film is one of the reasons I avoid many of the big budget Hollywood movies. Thereu0026#39;s no glorification here, no overly animated death scenes, this is movie making at itu0026#39;s best. The story is being told without embellishment and in a sadly beautiful way. A must see for New Zealanderu0026#39;s, and for anyone else interested in seeing a powerful, compelling movie. New Zealandu0026#39;s movie of the year, without doubt.”