Hailing from New Zealand, Taika Waititi has emerged as a global icon with his edgy, unconventional, whacky, and wildly original filmography ranging from indie drama-comedies to big-budget award-winning productions. Apart from writing and directing all of his films, Waititi also acts either in a main role or as a side character emulating the overall quirkiness that all his films seem to represent. Fresh off his Oscar win for Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo Rabbit, the director seems to have just started his legacy.

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But still, Taika Waititi’s current filmography yields enough modern classics to be on everyone’s watchlist. Here, his films are ranked according to their Rotten Tomatoes score, including both his directorial and acting titles.

Green Lantern (2011) - 26%

Taika Waititi in Green Lantern Movie

Many might have forgotten Ryan Reynold’s trysts with the superhero genre before Deadpool as he donned a CGI-heavy costume to play Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern. Many might have also forgotten that Taika Waititi had a supporting acting credit in Martin Campbell’s DC superhero flick Green Lantern, playing the hero’s friend Tom Kalmaku.

Waititi is slightly funny in his scenes, especially when Jordan shows his character his powers for the first time. The film flopped terribly with critics panning its emotionless, overdone storyline and overproduced, noisy settings. Fortunately, both Reynolds and Waititi have found their redemption in the superhero genre now.

Eagle Vs Shark (2007) - 53%

Lily and Jarrod look at each other in their outfits in Eagle Vs Shark

Taika Waititi’s debut feature Eagle Vs Shark is as weird as it sounds, which to be fair is par for the director's course. It stars his usual collaborator Jemaine Clement along with his then-partner Loren Horsley in an oddball romance. Both characters are socially awkward misfits who try finding love in their bizarre ways.

While the movie can be cherished in retrospect with several witty moments in between, critics thought of the film to be too derivative from other weird comedies (like Napoleon Dynamite). However, it’s the only project in Waititi’s directorial career that has ever gotten a Rotten rating.

Seven Stages To Achieve Eternal Bliss (2018) - 63%

Taika Waititi Is A Kooky Cult Leader In Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss Trailer

This dark comedy is as random and quirky as its original title i.e. Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss by Passing Through the Gateway Chosen by the Holy Storsh! It revolves around a loving couple who shift to a new house in the city only to find it attracting a suicidal cult.

With Kate Micucci and Sam Huntington as the leads, the film has its share of weird actors ranging from Rick And Morty’s Dan Harmon to Taika Waititi. The latter plays Storsh, a loud, hyperactive cult member. The character suits the New Zealander’s usual energy and he seems to be in his comfort zone. Even though the film was shown at Tribeca Film Festival back in 2018, it got a wide release this year.

Jojo Rabbit (2019) - 79%

Jojo and Hitler in Jojo Rabbit

Taika Waititi raised eyebrows when he decided to play an imaginary version of the infamous German dictator Adolf Hitler in this ‘anti-hate satire’. Jojo Rabbit revolves around a young Nazi recruit and his perceptions of the Second World War that’s raging around him. Filled with haunting satire as well as heartwarming moments, Waititi’s script explores various themes like the futility of warfare and the ill-effects of propaganda.

Waititi’s performance as a farcical imaginary Hitler was also lauded by critics and audiences alike. Given the fact that Hitler is depicted as a hateful doofus in Jojo Rabbit, it's ironic yet fitting that Waititi is a Jew in real life.

Boy (2010) - 87%

Boy stars a boy simply called Boy (James Rolleston), a die-hard Michael Jackson fan who is reunited with his ex-convict father (played by Waititi himself). The 2010 film was New Zealand’s biggest success at the local box office in its time, much like Waititi’s follow-up Hunt For The Wilderpeople.

The movie shows the earliest signs of Waititi’s skills in handling emotional themes with optimistic tones. Boy won acclaim at Sundance, Berlin International Film Festival, and other arthouse fests that helped Waititi lay the foundations for his future greatness.

Thor: Ragnarok (2017) - 93%

The third installment in the Thor series not only revamped its titular character and his otherwise lackluster solo movies, but also introduced Taika Waititi to the most mainstream audience possible. The film is filled with surreal frames, a compelling villain with Cate Blanchett’s Hela, and a fresh take on Thor’s bromances with Loki as well as the Hulk.

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The cherry on the top was the character shy, well-spoken Korg that Waititi himself played. Thor: Ragnarok even offers a good comeback for Jeff Goldblum, who has a special appearance as the Grandmaster.

Avengers: Endgame (2019) - 94%

The ultimate crossover finale for the Avengers, Taika Waititi's Korg appears in a memorable cameo where he and Thor are playing a game of Fortnite. Thor is extremely disappointed with a fellow gamer called noobmaster69. While Thor is busy with his trivial problems, Hulk and Rocket Racoon are just disappointed at seeing the Norse god of thunder in such a sad state.

Korg, meanwhile, appears in an even more relaxed mood, donning a Hawaiian shirt (which Taika owns in real life), eating pizza with Miek, and playing his videogame.

TIE: Hunt For The Wilderpeople (2016) - 96%

Julian Dennison and Sam Neill in Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Once New Zealand’s highest-grossing film, Hunt For The Wilderpeople seems to tread on the same road as movies like Moonrise Kingdom and yet stands out in its own right. The adventure comedy revolves around a boy (played by Julian Dennison in his pre-Deadpool 2 fame) and his guardian (Sam Neill) who go missing in the local wilderness, only to start a manhunt after them.

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Neill and Dennison’s chemistry works well enough to make the film a memorable watch. It might not be as original as Waititi’s other directorial works but it still has its fair share of heartwarming and feel-good moments.

TIE: What We Do In The Shadows (2014) - 96%

Jemaine Clement what we do in the shadows

Before it was a series, What We Do In The Shadows is arguably one of the best mockumentaries ever made, adding a fresh spin on the vampire genre. The film starring Waititi along with friend and frequent collaborator Jemaine Clement explores the lives of three carefree vampires and what they do in the night time.

This results in some incredibly hilarious misadventures as viewers see the human side of the vampires. The conclusion is that in the end, vampires, humans (and even werewolves who are featured in the film) are all fools. The legacy of the movie lives on with an FX series of the same name, with Waititi and Clement serving as producers.

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