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Mystery, Alaska (1999)
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Reviews Counted:77
Fresh:29
Rotten:48
Average Rating:4.9/10
Consensus: The lack of hockey action and authenticity left critics cold.
Runtime: 1 hr 59 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: When former resident Charles Danner (Azaria) writes a Sports Illustrated article exposing the "Saturday Game," the town of Mystery, Alaska is turned upside down. The game, a Mystery tradition,... [More]
Starring: Russell Crowe, Hank Azaria, Mary McCormack, Burt Reynolds
Director: M. Jay Roach
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Reviews for Mystery, Alaska
...completely inoffensive -- if you don't mind old ladies and little children saying shockingly rude things. But it's no Slap Shot, if that's what you wanted to know.
01/27/05
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02/21/04
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Kelley is obviously aware that to make the move from TV to films he must fill his scripts with greater depth and density.
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06/05/02
Mystery, Alaska is sweet, pleasant, low-key, inoffensive and unnecessary.
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Top CriticThere is no denying Kelley's ability to write a funny one-liner or pen a poignant speech, but this frustrating film has the potential to be much more than it is, especially with the collection of able actors on hand.
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Top CriticO roteiro cria uma série de subtramas que jamais se tornam relevantes e – o que é pior – mergulham no mais puro clichê.
09/02/04
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The film plods along as slowly as a funeral procession on Therozine.
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Mystery is made up of quirky characters, charming storylines and an often funny and affecting script, all brought to life by excellent actors.
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To believe that players who share ice time with Hull, Jagr and Yzerman are gonna lose to the kid who packs groceries at the local 7-11, you'd have to have frostbite on your brain.
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...its emotions are so counterfeit that the Treasury Department should be alerted.
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Mystery operates under the basic set-up of the jock flick but fills in the spaces with a loose sense of humor and smart human interest.
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Top CriticMystery, Alaska has affection and understanding for small-time life.
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Top CriticIt's so dumb and so formulaic — and not in a good way.
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The Detroit Red Wings’ season begins Saturday. Why enrich Disney’s coffers for a shameless piece of cinematic junk like Mystery, Alaska when you can see the real thing?
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