Review of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) by Valinda H — 22 Jan 2017

Funny and sweet. Perfect for teens and young adults but definitely a great watch for the adults in the family too.

This review of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) was written by Valinda H on 22 Jan 2017.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Lolo R (3) on 30 Sep 2018

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By Ng K (85) on 01 May 2018

Okay, things just go way out of expectation…

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