Harmless enough, but its schematic retread of a screenplay and its lethargic acting detracts from the unassuming, passable entertainment it might have been.
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03/09/09
The Mighty Ducks (1992)
8 %
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Reviews Counted: 24
Fresh: 2
Rotten:22
Average Rating: 3.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: An unruly group of kids needs a coach for their hockey team, and they end with a seemingly heartless exec who's looking to beat a drunk-driving rap by doing community service. After much trial and... [More]
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Lane Smith, Joss Ackland, Heidi Kling
Director: Stephen Herek
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Reviews for The Mighty Ducks
Very lame ice-hockey flick.
06/24/06
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07/04/05
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06/15/05
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06/01/05
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02/07/05
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01/24/05
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07/27/04
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12/01/03
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09/02/03
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07/17/03
The film is remarkably oblivious to the fact that if the team weren't hell-bent on a championship, young moviegoers would be significantly less interested in its adventures.
05/20/03
Top CriticI chose to work as a cashier at a gas station over being an extra in this. I chose wisely.
04/11/03
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10/11/02
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08/22/02
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08/05/02
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08/01/02
Kids play hockey. Part 1.
07/27/02
A poorly directed and utterly predictable yarn aimed at the small fry, who will probably be entertained by its simplicity.
01/01/00
Those not yet wise to formulaic pablum are likely to enjoy this ice hockey kiddie ensemble comedy. But their older escorts might want to bring a novel and a flashlight, or a Walkman or portable television with earphones.
01/01/00
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