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)
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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
I 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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07/27/04
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08/01/02
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12/01/03
A poorly directed and utterly predictable yarn aimed at the small fry, who will probably be entertained by its simplicity.
01/01/00
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09/02/03
Very lame ice-hockey flick.
06/24/06
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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07/04/05
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01/24/05
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 CriticNo review available.
06/15/05
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.
01/01/00
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06/01/05
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08/22/02
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02/07/05
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.
01/01/00
Top CriticIt 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.
01/01/00
Top CriticNo review available.
07/17/03
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