Mystery, Alaska

Name: Mystery, Alaska
Genre: Drama, Sport, Comedy
Released: October 1, 1999
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 49
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Russell Crowe

1999

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: October 1, 1999 | R

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Russell Crowe

Summary: A publicity stunt turns into the ultimate lopsided competition when the world-famous New York Rangers face off against the team from Mystery, Alaska, a hockey-loving town of only 633 people. (Hollywood Pictures)

Director: Jay Roach

Genre(s): Drama, Sport, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 119 min

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Diana Abu-Jaber

The humor sizzles. Read full review

Peter Stack

Scores big as a study of small-town life where characters collide and are forced to get along for the good of the community. Read full review

Dallas Observer Bill Gallo

Its loose-limbed sweetness and gruff irreverence are just right. Read full review

Chris Colin

There's no buildup, just emotional peak after emotional peak. Read full review

Desmond Ryan

Yet another Hollywood serving of everyman pluck, sports division. Read full review

Robert Koehler

Relies on ensemble allure, with mixed results. Read full review

Curtis Morgan

Humdrum hybrid of stale sitcom characters and creaky sports cliches.

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RickM.

Jan 10, 2006

If you love hockey, you have to see this. It's kinda disney-ish with it's unrealistic story but with adult oriented humor. I enjoyed it.

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RayS.

Jan 21, 2006

Very entertaining movie filled with quirky humor, stars like Crowe, Burt Reynolds, and others. With some minor changes, this movie could have been rated PG and aimed at families, with positive results. My kids loved it, but I had to fast forward through a few areas. Since it came from Very entertaining movie filled with quirky humor, stars like Crowe, Burt Reynolds, and others. With some minor changes, this movie could have been rated PG and aimed at families, with positive results. My kids loved it, but I had to fast forward through a few areas. Since it came from Disney, I don't understand their reasoning. Anyway, well worth the 2 hours. Enjoy.… Expand

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davei.

Oct 3, 2007

You will love this movie if you are a hockey fan. Yes it is a bit predictable But I still rate it above 95% of sports movies.

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Myles#13

Sep 8, 2006

A Disney movie that somehow both exceeds and falls below expectations... the idea is kind of a neat original thought, but the execution falls a bit short. Action scenes are VERY quick, and believe me; you will grow to HATE some of the characters (even if you're not meant to). That A Disney movie that somehow both exceeds and falls below expectations... the idea is kind of a neat original thought, but the execution falls a bit short. Action scenes are VERY quick, and believe me; you will grow to HATE some of the characters (even if you're not meant to). That said, it is a neat little hockey flick and worth a view or two.… Expand

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