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How to Deter a Robber

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Teenage amateur detectives get more than they bargained for when they walk into the wrong cabin.
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Angie Han FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) It's a movie that doesn't try to be more than what it is, but succeeds very well at what it's trying to do. A fun little hidden gem. Jul 23, 2021 Full Review Nick Schager Variety With low stakes and even lower energy, writer-director Maria Bissell's feature debut isn't sure if it's a thriller with amusing elements or a comedy of criminal absurdity. Jul 15, 2021 Full Review Alistair Lawrence Common Sense Media Between its booby-trapped house that fails to spark into life and dialogue that rarely offers more than mundane squabbling between family members, How to Deter a Robber is one of those Christmas presents likely to end up in the returns pile. Rated: 2/5 Jul 6, 2022 Full Review Joel Fisher Battle Royale With Cheese There are a few surprises along the way and a twist at the end which the audience will not see coming. Aug 9, 2021 Full Review Valerie Kalfrin AWFJ.org a coming-of-age caper based around home invasion that creates genuine laughs in spite of a wobbly third act. Aug 3, 2021 Full Review John Serba Decider A nice little gem of a comedy. Jul 27, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jaymes S It could have been a funny adult "Home Alone", but that path was abandoned quickly in the movie for a subpar and boring break-in movie. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Well worth watching....action-packed, humorous, and super entertaining! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Saraline A Divertido e tem a Vanessa Marano, então é bom !!!😁 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/30/21 Full Review Audience Member Slightly more entertaining than watching a neighbors home movies Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 09/06/21 Full Review Audience Member Absolutely fantastic movie with a great script, fantastic cast, and amazing cinematography! It's a really fun concept that provides a lot of surprises along the way. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Entertaining movie with beautiful cinematography Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Teenage amateur detectives get more than they bargained for when they walk into the wrong cabin.
Director
Maria Bissell
Producer
Joshua Fu, Max Silver
Screenwriter
Maria Bissell
Production Co
Ratajack Productions
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 16, 2021
Runtime
1h 25m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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