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Mystery, Alaska (1999)
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Reviews Counted:24
Fresh:11
Rotten:13
Average Rating:5.2/10
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
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02/14/01
Top CriticIt contains nothing more than weather and a set of one-dimensional cut-outs.
01/01/00
Top CriticMystery 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.
01/01/00
Top CriticMore hockey and less quirky drama might have saved this yawner.
01/01/00
Top CriticA hybrid of sports movies and TV sitcoms with little originality and few surprises or memorably rough edges.
01/01/00
Top CriticIt's a sort of adult The Mighty Ducks that stretches and strains in the direction of The Last Picture Show, but falls flat on the ice.
01/01/00
Top CriticMystery, Alaska is fun to watch, even if you're not a hockey fan, thanks to an appealing cast and some exciting game scenes.
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01/01/00
Top CriticKelley is obviously aware that to make the move from TV to films he must fill his scripts with greater depth and density.
01/01/00
Top CriticOverpopulated with characters.
01/01/00
Top CriticDirector Jay Roach has filmed possibly the first hockey match bereft of a single semiaerial shot.
01/01/00
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.
01/01/00
Top CriticDoesn't quite achieve its goal, but this overgrown little movie does offer solid laughs, engaging performances and a captivating setting.
01/01/00
Top CriticYou laugh often; you sniffle a bit; and you cheer loudly.
01/01/00
Top CriticMystery, Alaska is a raucous come-from-nowhere sports movie that scores big.
01/01/00
Top CriticMild and underwhelming.
01/01/00
Top CriticMystery, Alaska is sweet, pleasant, low-key, inoffensive and unnecessary.
01/01/00
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