Review of *batteries not included (1987) by Nathan N — 06 May 2009

I need to see it again but I remember it being pretty good. Great special effects.

This review of *batteries not included (1987) was written by Nathan N on 06 May 2009.

*batteries not included has generally received positive reviews.

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