Review of Species (1995) by Robert G — 07 Aug 2007

Forest Whitaker's sissy empathic pronouncements and Alfred Molina's dorkish sex-houndishness make this movie.

This review of Species (1995) was written by Robert G on 07 Aug 2007.

Species has generally received mixed reviews.

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