Review of Cocoon: The Return (1988) by Patrick S — 31 Aug 2007

The old people are back, this time with a vengeance!

Ok, I'm lying but it's still a serviceable sequel.

This review of Cocoon: The Return (1988) was written by Patrick S on 31 Aug 2007.

Cocoon: The Return has generally received mixed reviews.

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