Review of Flash of Genius (2008) by Shane C — 19 Feb 2009

I expected more from Greg Kinnear, but this story just wasn't meant to be a movie. I do have a lot more respect for my intermittent windshield wipers, though.

This review of Flash of Genius (2008) was written by Shane C on 19 Feb 2009.

Flash of Genius has generally received positive reviews.

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