Review of Welcome to Mooseport (2004) by Brittanie J — 31 May 2008

Surprisingly adorable, this film was a lot of fun - just entertainment and nothing more. Great cast of funny people - a good watch.

This review of Welcome to Mooseport (2004) was written by Brittanie J on 31 May 2008.

Welcome to Mooseport has generally received negative reviews.

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By Steve S (3,182) on 11 Aug 2010

The fact that Welcome To Mooseport has such an awesome cast and an overall interesting concept, it makes Mooseport all the more dissapointing…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 27 Feb 2015

Hackman could charm the chrome off a trailer hitch…

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By Megan K (186) on 17 Apr 2011

The movie was hilarious but it was creepy…

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Gene Hackman, bristling with wit and energy, is at his amusing best in the robust comedy…

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By Chris B (2,902) on 09 Feb 2012

Much much better than I expected it to be, although dont expect a classic here. this is a very good under-rated film, check it out…

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