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The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure

Original title: Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy
  • 2012
  • PG
  • 1h 34m
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4.9/10
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The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure (2012)
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When a mythical device from ancient times is rebuilt by a group of Confederates who feel the Civil War never ended, Mickey Matson and his newfound friend, Sully, must follow a series of clue... Read allWhen a mythical device from ancient times is rebuilt by a group of Confederates who feel the Civil War never ended, Mickey Matson and his newfound friend, Sully, must follow a series of clues left by his dead grandfather to keep the evil men away from the three mystical objects t... Read allWhen a mythical device from ancient times is rebuilt by a group of Confederates who feel the Civil War never ended, Mickey Matson and his newfound friend, Sully, must follow a series of clues left by his dead grandfather to keep the evil men away from the three mystical objects that power the device. If he fails, it could mean not only the loss of his family's house, ... Read all

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    • Harold Cronk
  • Writer
    • Harold Cronk
  • Stars
    • Derek Brandon
    • Francesca Derosa
    • Patrika Darbo
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    • Director
      • Harold Cronk
    • Writer
      • Harold Cronk
    • Stars
      • Derek Brandon
      • Francesca Derosa
      • Patrika Darbo
    • 13User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Derek Brandon
    Derek Brandon
    • Mickey Matson
    Francesca Derosa
    Francesca Derosa
    • Sully Braginton
    • (as Francesca DeRosa)
    Patrika Darbo
    Patrika Darbo
    • Grams
    Christopher Lloyd
    Christopher Lloyd
    • Grandpa Jack
    Rick Plummer
    • Stalwert Priggish III
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Ivan Stumpwater
    Lee Arenberg
    Lee Arenberg
    • Billy Lee
    Frank Drank
    Frank Drank
    • Jeremiah
    Kevin Yon
    • Buckshot Plindenberg
    Greg Rogers
    • Vincent Hoffenboo
    • (as Greg L. Rogers)
    Amy McFadden
    • Mom
    Phil Gigante
    • Dad
    William Matthews
    William Matthews
    • Commander Webster
    • (as Matthew Tailford)
    Stephen Afendoulis
    • Lawyer
    Abbie Finner
    • Sassy Bank Girl
    Thomas Richert
    • Funeral Director
    Sarah Struble
    • Cousin Chloe
    Hannah Struble
    • Cousin Bree
    • Director
      • Harold Cronk
    • Writer
      • Harold Cronk
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    1gemonsar

    A complete yawn.....

    The title of this movie is a complete misnomer. It completely misleads one into thinking that there are a range of exciting scenes, however the movie just plods along due to a poor script with limited direction.

    I don't blame the main actors who are children, more the scriptwriters/producer/director whom, I presume are adults. I watched the movie with my kids who actually asked if they could do their homework..something that never happens with what we class as even a moderately 'good' movie.

    Whatever you do, don't get this movie due to the exciting sounding title or picture on the cover.
    vchimpanzee

    It was okay

    I really liked Sully, and Mickey is pleasant enough and quite smart. Patrika Darbo shows intelligence and determination. Ernie Hudson does a great job and also shows courage. And Christopher Lloyd does his usual good job in flashbacks.

    The actors playing the Southerners are another matter. Rick Plummer is good as their leader. The bald man is funny and pretty good. The man with long hair, though, seems to lack talent and delivers laughs just because he is such a moron.

    As the Patriots and Copperheads now must fight to determine who controls the Alchemy Machine, we can feel confident. The Southerners who robbed the bank are like the Three Stooges.

    This is an interesting mystery even if it occasionally turns violent.
    7nowornever13

    Worth the watch!

    Mickey Matson is a fun, family friendly film. It follows the adventures of a boy who begins searching for answers after receiving a rock from his grandfather. With the help of friends, he begins to unravel a mystery and discovers his grandfather's long kept secret. As he does so, he is forced to make some very tough decisions about doing what is right and learns that doing what is best is rarely the easiest option.

    There's a little action, mystery, history, and some hilarious bad guys. The story line was fun and is something everyone can enjoy. I liken it to the Goonies or a kids' version of National Treasure. The cinematography, lighting, and visual effects were also very nice! I enjoyed the visual aspect of the film as much as I did the plot.
    4bkoganbing

    The South Shall Rise Again

    No doubt that producers saw a series of these Mickey Matson films and another was made and another may be planned if there's public demand for same. But the McGuffin of this film, an alchemy machine is really a bit much. Only the littlest kids are going to swallow this one.

    Young Derek Brandon is an appealing young title character who lives in a really rural part of Michigan and as it opens we discover he's at the funeral of his grandfather Christopher Lloyd. Lloyd left him a rock which turns out to be the key to treasure. An unlimited treasure as it turns out because there was something to those medieval and ancient tales of alchemy where base matter can be turned into precious metal.

    There's also a secret society of people named after northern sympathizers to the Confederate cause, the Copperheads. They want that alchemy thing. Just think of the havoc it would reek on the economy of those damn Yankees.

    Brandon as I said is appealing as is his female sidekick Francesca DeRosa who is visiting her grandmother Patrika Darbo. But the story was just way too outrageous. For the little kids only.
    3jimvandemoter

    A big time waster

    The only thing I liked about this movie was the setting. As a Michigan native I've been camping in a lot of the woods where the Mickey Matson movies were filmed. I also have family from that same area. Other than that I cannot recommend either movie. I suppose if you have nothing better to do or if you are six years old these flicks might be OK. Barely.

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    • Trivia
      When the filmmakers negotiated an initial exclusive U.S. opening DVD sales, starting July 16, 2013 with WalMart, WalMart representatives suggested that sales would be improved if "Conspiracy" were replaced with "Treasure" in the title and if "The Adventures of" were prefixed onto the title so it would appear near the beginning of alphabetized title lists.
    • Goofs
      Bank president Stalwert Priggish III, pronounces Mickey's surname as "Madison" when he first greets Mickey.
    • Alternate versions
      When the movie premiered on film in Grand Rapids, Michigan, it was listed as having a 101 minute runtime compared to the 93 minute 34 second runtime it has on the Screen Media DVD.
    • Connections
      Followed by Pirate's Code: The Adventures of Mickey Matson (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Never On My Own
      Written By Sara Niemietz, Edgar Struble, Tom Stipe

      Performed by Sara Niemietz

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    • Release date
      • May 10, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy
    • Filming locations
      • Manistee, Michigan, USA
    • Production companies
      • 10 West Studios
      • EMC Productions
      • Rebel Forge
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      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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