quotes from reviews about the film:
**** FOUR STARS
"a thought-provoking and often very moving report from education's frontline..." "...a compelling watch"
Peter Calder, NZ Herald
**** FOUR STARS
"...an essential watch, a moving film about real people and real issues."
Andrew Hedley, Flicks.co.nz
**** FOUR STARS
“…those who continually demonise South Auckland would be well served to shut their traps for at least as long as it takes to watch Trouble Is My Business.”
Steve Newall, Groove Guide
**** FOUR STARS
“this is a terrific piece of work. Funny, entertaining…downright moving”
“the man is, quite simply, an inspiration”
Graeme Tuckett, Dominion Post
"It's an amazing film!" "...totally inspirational..." "...utterly fascinating...' "...it really affected me..."
Dominic Corry, BFM
“This movie will strike a chord with anyone who has ever hated school” Michael Shraa, Critic
“The film is entertaining, fast paced and easy to watch” Michael Shraa, Critic
“You find yourself poised to consider, or at least acknowledge, aspects of NZ life which so many of us who don’t live in South Auckland find it easier to ignore.”
Michael Shraa, Critic (Dunedin student magazine)
“Juliette Veber’s decision to observe rather than take sides on the subject of how to discipline children is an inspired directorial choice.”
“Veber and editor Cushla Dillon elicit suspense, concern and hope for the student, and empathy with the teacher, and leave us to judge for ourselves.”
Helene Wong, Listener