Review of Flubber (1997) by Dylan R — 08 May 2012

Why does Flixster not even list Robin Williams when it shows me who's starring in it? It doesn't matter, the whole movie is just not workable.

This review of Flubber (1997) was written by Dylan R on 08 May 2012.

Flubber has generally received mixed reviews.

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