Review of Donovan's Brain (1953) by Chris T — 24 Jun 2009

"You're brilliant but not normal.".

This review of Donovan's Brain (1953) was written by Chris T on 24 Jun 2009.

Donovan's Brain has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Brett L (188) on 05 Jun 2012

A pretty solid effort with a predictably lame ending. Nacy Davis Reagan was, as expected, awful, but otherwise well worth a look…

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By Christopher S (2,154) on 02 Aug 2011

A pretty solid effort with a predictably lame ending. Nacy Davis Reagan was, as expected, awful, but otherwise well worth a look…

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