Bonjour Timothy - 1995
Tucker Films/Cinar Productions - 96 min.
Cast: Dean O'Gorman, Sabine Karsenti, Silvia Rands, Sydney Jackson, Milan Borich, Angela Bloomfield, Richard Vette, Stephen Papps.
Screenplay: David Preston based on a story by David Parry; Director of Photography: Matt Bowkett; Editor: Jean-Marie Drot; Composer: Daniel Scott; Producers: Murray Newey, Micheline Charest; Director: Wayne Tourell.
A high Schooler, Timothy, and his family is expecting a French-Canadian male exchange student, that turns out to be an attractive girl, to which Timothy proceeds to make a fool of himself, trying to impress. When Michelle becomes ill from drinking spiked punch at a party, Timothy notices a tattoo while helping her to bed. He foolishly tells a friend about the tattoo, who proceeds to tell the whole school, which does not go down well with Michelle. Filmed at Avondale College and various Auckland locations. A light film that has some fine acting and a nice pop soundtrack.
Censor Rating: G - Review rating: B-
