Review of Mascots (2016) by Ken S — 26 Oct 2016

Guest needs to break out of the "competition" story arcs.

This review of Mascots (2016) was written by Ken S on 26 Oct 2016.

Mascots has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Shireen Hakim R (46) on 20 Nov 2016

Has its funny moments, but nothing spectacular. Not my favorite of Guest's films. Jokes don't always land like they should…

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By Daniel W (1,325) on 15 Oct 2016

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By Chris B (2,902) on 09 May 2017

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By Brendan N (1,490) on 22 Oct 2016

This is far from the great work by Guest and this and For your consideration lack the strength that those films had…

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By Mark Kennedy (184) for Associated Press (1,685) on 01 Jan 2017

There's a deep hollowness under the funny suit…

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By Deborah Krieger (41) for Paste Magazine (2,906) on 14 Jun 2017

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By Jason T (1,311) on 25 Nov 2016

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