Bea Swanson This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

EmeraldMaz I really see no appeal to this show, it's a struggle for me to watch when I'm forced to. I remember watching it a lot when I was a kid, but that's because back then there were three channels, we couldn't get TV3 and TV1 was pretty bad reception.The show is repetitive and, personally, boring. When forced to watch it, I know what's going to happen because I can almost always say "This happened ten years ago," and it will have, except with different characters... well, sometimes it's the same characters.Also, sadly, there are often untalented actors. But that can almost be excusable, as there is admittedly little public outlet for actors in New Zealand to hone their skills.In all, I feel that the show is rather cheap. So I guess if you want to watch something with limited quality, and you didn't watch the show already a few years ago, you can give it a shot, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Antony Wingate I have never seen a police investigation done in such a fake way. This made CSI look realistic. 1st off the porky fat cop. Why the hell was she asking all the questions? In real life the police interview the suspects. Not some fat lady. It really bothered me how she accused every single suspect she saw of murder. She spoke so mean and dramatic. That is not how real police act. And why is she the only person investigating the case. Don't a team of police do it? Not just a fat porky lady... So they get rid of her a replace her with some 30 year old model who ends up *beep* Chris.. Random and unrealistic. The only clue i got was the *beep* clue. Shortland street have probley set a record for the most lame and unrealistic police representation ever done on a series that was not a comedy. (and I'm talking about a old corny British comedy.) Or some thing like blues glues. But hey Shortland street can be pretty cool. I mean they totally support being a lezz or gaybo. Cant have a good soap with out disappointing the Dyke's. Evan better lets get her pregnant. Better yet lets kill her girlfriend and make your baby her sisters boyfriends. Nice and juicy the way i like it. Mean while 15 year old school girl losses her virginity to a boy who is gay with her brother. IM LOVING THIS SHOW!!!! This is just from the top of my head. They are so politically correct its lame.

chocolatepuma76 Shortland Street is a mint soap opera set in an Auckland A&E private medical clinic.Boy,I tune in to watch the antics of the nurses and doctors having love triangles.Beats Crossroads any day here in Britain!The acting is good,the storylines are gripping and they have some of the biggest studs and stunners ever(arise Angela Bloomfield and Tameura Morrison)

david.coull The only other TV show from New Zealand, that most British viewers have seen in the last 15 years, was the terrible 'GLOSS', from 1987 to 1990. However in the early 90's, Shortland Street appeared on our screens and was a huge improvement. I have watched it from the beginning and have been impressed by the mix of drama and humour in each episode. Obviously various cast members have come and gone, but the blend remains the same. Kiwi and Australian soaps, are always more light hearted and fun than our home grown ones, which is why they are popular with many people in Britain.