2004
PG-13
Twentieth Century Fox
1 h 50 m

2004
PG-13
Twentieth Century Fox
1 h 50 m

Summary You think you've got competition for your girlfriend? Then, welcome to Mooseport, where the local plumber (Romano) find himself in a race for his girlfriend's affections - and in a race foe the mayor's office - with none other than the charismatic former President of the United States (Hackman). (20th Century Fox)

Directed By: Donald Petrie

Written By: Doug Richardson, Tom Schulman

2004
PG-13
Twentieth Century Fox
1 h 50 m

2004
PG-13
Twentieth Century Fox
1 h 50 m

Welcome to Mooseport

Name: Welcome to Mooseport
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2004-02-20
Duration: 1 min 50 s
Rating: 33
Cast: Gene Hackman, Ray Romano, Maura Tierney, Marcia Gay Harden, Christine Baranski

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 36 Critic Reviews

User Score Mixed or Average Based on 12 User Ratings

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Directed By: Donald Petrie

Written By: Doug Richardson, Tom Schulman

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Metascore

Generally Unfavorable Based on 36 Critic Reviews

11% Positive
4 Reviews

44% Mixed
16 Reviews

44% Negative
16 Reviews

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Metascore

Generally Unfavorable Based on 36 Critic Reviews

11% Positive
4 Reviews

44% Mixed
16 Reviews

44% Negative
16 Reviews

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Los Angeles Times

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

By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW

New York Post

Screenwriter Tom Schulman, who won an Oscar for "Dead Poets Society," gives us a narrative reminiscent of a pup chasing its tail, as characters struggle to catch up with inexplicably chopping and changing motives.

By Megan Lehmann FULL REVIEW

Charlotte Observer

Harden and Tierney waste performances of moderate complexity, Baranski adds her usual brand of silky sarcasm and Rip Torn provides a welcome presence as Cole's jolly campaign manager.

By Lawrence Toppman FULL REVIEW

Variety

Lacks the antic energy and inspired imagination that might have put this over as a sharp-witted community comedy in the Preston Sturges vein.

By Todd McCarthy FULL REVIEW

Washington Post

A movie marred by a flaccid script, listless pacing, a plethora of cutesy-poo gags and Ray Romano.

By Ann Hornaday FULL REVIEW

Rolling Stone

A comedy so devoid of wit and point that not mentioning the other actors trapped in this rathole would be an act of charity.

By Peter Travers FULL REVIEW

Portland Oregonian

It's a terrible movie, ugly to look at, tediously drawn out, unfunny in every cell and fiber of its being.