Review of *batteries not included (1987) by Anna-Marie J — 23 Jun 2007

Decently involving sci-fi tale of tiny spaceships that save an aging brownstone from stock Bad Businessmen.

This review of *batteries not included (1987) was written by Anna-Marie J on 23 Jun 2007.

*batteries not included has generally received positive reviews.

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