Very lame ice-hockey flick.
The Mighty Ducks (1992)
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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... 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 error, "Coach" teaches the boys that cooperation can help them overcome their opponents' superior skills and expertise. And along the way, their young instructor learns a few things about himself -- like the importance of family and friends. [More]
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Lane Smith, Joss Ackland, Heidi Kling
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Lane Smith, Joss Ackland, Heidi Kling, Josef Sommer, Aaron Schwartz, Danny Tamberelli, Elden Ryan Ratliff, J.D. Daniels
Director: Stephen Herek
Director: Stephen Herek
Composer: David Newman
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Apr 11, 2000
Reviews for The Mighty Ducks
I can understand why these unknown child actors were involved with this movie but as for the grown-ups, all I can figure is that they were each fulfilling some kind of community service obligation.
It must be said that this movie is sweet and innocent, and that at a certain level it might appeal to younger kids. I doubt if its ambitions reach much beyond that.
A poorly directed and utterly predictable yarn aimed at the small fry, who will probably be entertained by its simplicity.
Steven Brill, who has a small role in the film, constructed the screenplay much as one would put together some of those particleboard bookcases from Ikea.
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.
The script by Steven Brill is pure formula and totally predictable. He takes absolutely no chances.
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.
Harmless enough, but its schematic retread of a screenplay and its lethargic acting detracts from the unassuming, passable entertainment it might have been.
I chose to work as a cashier at a gas station over being an extra in this. I chose wisely.
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