Review of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) by Rob B — 27 Sep 2016

I don't know if this is a kids movie, but all kids movies should be like this anyway.

This review of Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) was written by Rob B on 27 Sep 2016.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople has generally received very positive reviews.

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