Review of Hoot (2006) by Haven B — 01 Aug 2011

Predictable and forgettable. Redeeming factor: family friendliness.

This review of Hoot (2006) was written by Haven B on 01 Aug 2011.

Hoot has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Cecily B (774) on 08 Mar 2010

This is a kids' movie about Roy Eberhart (Logan Lerman) who moves to the small town of Coconut Cove, Florida…

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By Jeff B (2,998) on 08 Feb 2011

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By Hunter O (74) on 14 May 2010

This is a real kid's movie, so I didn't quite enjoy it. A loooot of cliches and stuff... But still, I watched it to see Logan ;)…

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Don't let the Carl Hiaasen pedigree fool you: Hoot is an Afterschool Special too crummy to give a hoot about…

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By Michelle P (394) on 27 Nov 2010

Completely forgetable I actually forget if I liked this film or not, which should speak for itself…

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The kids have good chemistry, there's some fun oddball humor stuck in around the slapstick, and the gorgeous photography of the Gulf Coast…

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By Zack G (74) on 07 Apr 2010

Great little kids movie, an a HUGELY faithful adaptation of the novel, which is one of my favorites Btw…

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By Marc G (404) on 13 Oct 2016

Even though for a kids movie, the stunning shots of the Florida landscape and great music at the hands of Jimmy Buffett provide a decent movie…

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By Luke C (426) on 28 Feb 2015

Charming at times, but its pretty cheesy and doesn't convey the passion that the book had…

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