Review of Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald (1997) by Ming Siu G — 26 Aug 2013

One of the most hysterically funny movies I've ever seen.

This review of Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald (1997) was written by Ming Siu G on 26 Aug 2013.

Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Mel T (33) on 01 Feb 2008

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By Melissa T (228) on 27 Apr 2010

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By Leo L (690) on 08 Feb 2008

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By Kyo 9 (490) on 01 Aug 2008

Really funny, kind of sweet. Then again, I probably owe some thanks to Ai and Kimi for occasionally explaining what was going on…

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By Pavandeep S (469) on 25 Apr 2014

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By Tim F (715) on 11 Jul 2008

Typical Koki Mitani. Quaintly funny movie reminiscent of Hercules Returns (without the dirty jokes)…

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By Anthony G (806) on 31 Dec 2007

I haven't laughed so hard in years. The whole audience was in stitches throughout the film. Loved it…

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By Steve Rhodes (1,488) for Internet Reviews (1,487) on 13 Nov 2001

Even if it doesn't generate many laughs, it's good-spirited tone will put a smile in your heart, and its rousing ending will likely have you…

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By David Cornelius (645) for eFilmCritic.com (5,125) on 16 Jul 2003

Mr. McDonald is a loving tribute to the magic of storytelling that's warm, huggable, overflowing with wonder and charm…

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