Mystery, 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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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
Top CriticIt's as slow-moving as a Zamboni machine, wooden as a hockey stick and as predictable as a goal scored on an open net.
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The hockey game itself is nothing special, with neither the kinetic excitement nor the dramatic tension needed to bring the scenes to life.
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Top CriticHockey film leaves you cold.
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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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Top CriticOverpopulated with characters.
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Top CriticIt's so dumb and so formulaic — and not in a good way.
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There is more to enjoy here than not. But when it's "not", it pushes the limits of what one is willing to swallow.
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Director Jay Roach has filmed possibly the first hockey match bereft of a single semiaerial shot.
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Lacks the creative spark found in Kelley's TV shows.
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This is an attractive, talented, most companionable cast.
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Crowe gives the kind of thoughtful performance that suggests what Mystery, Alaska could have been if it had stayed in focus.
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There 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 CriticA hackneyed adult version of The Mighty Ducks.
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Doesn't quite achieve its goal, but this overgrown little movie does offer solid laughs, engaging performances and a captivating setting.
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