Review of *batteries not included (1987) by Tony N — 20 Nov 2007

Critics tore it apart but in all honestly it is a touching movie.

This review of *batteries not included (1987) was written by Tony N on 20 Nov 2007.

*batteries not included has generally received positive reviews.

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