Review of Flubber (1997) by Sameer V — 26 Oct 2009

So-so remake with dazzling CGI... but I liked the TV version with Harry Anderson better...

This review of Flubber (1997) was written by Sameer V on 26 Oct 2009.

Flubber has generally received mixed reviews.

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