Review of Flash of Genius (2008) by Paula D — 27 Feb 2010

Wow...never have liked Ford, and this just made me ever more concrete in that statement.

This review of Flash of Genius (2008) was written by Paula D on 27 Feb 2010.

Flash of Genius has generally received positive reviews.

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