Review of Firestarter (1984) by P B — 14 Nov 2007

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This review of Firestarter (1984) was written by P B on 14 Nov 2007.

Firestarter has generally received mixed reviews.

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The dad is too creepy. The film is boring and makes little sense. If they always had the power to escape, why did they wait so long…

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By Ashley H (2,345) on 25 Feb 2015

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By Charlie G (900) on 02 Nov 2015

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By Rob Vaux (1,125) for Mania.com (396) on 12 May 2014

Firestarter wasn't great, but everyone involved survived... as you will if you ever feel the need to give it another look…

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By Michael R (2,154) on 05 Nov 2014

Classic 80's Stephen King Goodness…

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By Steven W (610) on 18 May 2015

Saw this when I was younger and it was good but not her greatest. Believe this was done after ET but I could be wrong…

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