Review of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) by Ashley K — 28 Jul 2016

Totally cartoonish Disneyesque fluff. Fine movie to pass some time with a ten-year-old. Without kids, skip it.

This review of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) was written by Ashley K on 28 Jul 2016.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople has generally received very positive reviews.

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