Review of The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964) by Steve B — 10 Sep 2017

It's silly and there are some holes, but it has a charm and I liked it. Don Knotts was perfect. 6.4 out of 10.

This review of The Incredible Mr. Limpet (1964) was written by Steve B on 10 Sep 2017.

The Incredible Mr. Limpet has generally received positive reviews.

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