Review of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) by Kathy Donaldson S — 22 May 2017

I love love love this movie. After seeing in the theater I bought the DVD and have already watched 3 more times.

This review of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) was written by Kathy Donaldson S on 22 May 2017.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople has generally received very positive reviews.

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