Forgotten Silver
Seen it?1997 | 53 min | Comedy, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Dream Scenario, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The life story of Colin McKenzie, a forgotten pioneer of international cinema who was born in rural New Zealand in 1888.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$26K worldwide on a $650K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Costa Botes, Peter Jackson
- Jeffrey ThomasNarrator (voice)
- Peter JacksonSelf
- Costa BotesSelf
- Beatrice AshtonHannah McKenzie
- Leonard MaltinSelf
- Harvey WeinsteinSelf
- Sam NeillSelf
- Johnny MorrisSelf
- John O'SheaSelf
- Sarah McLeodMay Belle (uncredited)