This is a pleasant enough movie, though I didn't like a lot of the characters. I liked Kai and I liked Twinny, but that's it. Lily is kind of hard to take. She's quite independent and just doesn't have the personality that appeals to me. Hoku is demanding and quirky and wears too much makeup. She doesn't do much for me either. But I'm describing how I feel. I think both characters will appeal to others in their own way.
The leading actors do a good enough job, I suppose.
There is a sad scene where Hoku's father leaves for good and this upsets the girl a great deal. Lily has no sympathy, saying Daddies are not supposed to stay around.
Chris Taloa does quite a good job in the scene where as Roy he finally reveals what has been going on in his life.
There is lots of good music, some of it connected with Hawaiian culture.
It's a cute movie that can get serious, and probably appropriate for family viewing as well.