Review of Welcome to Mooseport (2004) by Kyal B — 18 May 2004

Certainly not great, but it is a couple of hours of mindless fun. I think the critics are being to harsh. It isn't THAT bad.

This review of Welcome to Mooseport (2004) was written by Kyal B on 18 May 2004.

Welcome to Mooseport has generally received negative reviews.

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