Taika Waititi's Films: Ranked From Worst To Best

5. Boy (2010)

Boy is brimming with incredible performances, but none more engaging and entertaining than that of Waititi himself as a father trying to reconnect with his family, but one unwilling to grow up in order to do so.

He plays man-child so effortlessly and with such charm that you can't help but root for him even though he is the ultimate undoing of his family, and particularly of his son, the titular Boy who idolises him.

Often hilarious, and at times touching, Boy's only flaw is it's sometimes unbalanced tone, that although striving for indie sincerity and drama also incorporates moments of slapstick and surrealism that can feel a bit jarring. However, that's a minor gripe in this otherwise solid sophomore effort.

If nothing else, Boy is worth a viewing just to witness an incredible rendition of Michael Jackson's Thriller video at the end by the cast, with Waititi himself as Jackson.