Review of eXistenZ (1999) by Chad B — 21 Jul 2008

"Je suis vivant et vous Ãªtes morts" Ubik.

Se perdre entre rÃ©alitÃ©, rÃªve.

This review of eXistenZ (1999) was written by Chad B on 21 Jul 2008.

eXistenZ has generally received positive reviews.

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