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.
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05/20/03
The Mighty Ducks (1992)
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Rotten:4
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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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Top CriticThose 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.
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Top CriticSteven 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.
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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.
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