Review of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) by Mirza R — 06 Nov 2016

Such a heartwarming and funny movie. Solid performance and wonderful story.

This review of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) was written by Mirza R on 06 Nov 2016.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Eoghan O (2) on 31 Mar 2018

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By Egge P (24) on 17 Dec 2018

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