Review of Flubber (1997) by Charles P — 14 Jun 2013

There glimmers an unhappy understanding in these actors' eyes that in between visual effects scenes and exasperating slapstick they're expected to do silly things.

This review of Flubber (1997) was written by Charles P on 14 Jun 2013.

Flubber has generally received mixed reviews.

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