Review of Gods and Monsters (1998) by Craig T — 20 May 2012

This movie is the perfect movie about how some people feels bout their life. This movie should have won best picture, or at least nomination.

This review of Gods and Monsters (1998) was written by Craig T on 20 May 2012.

Gods and Monsters has generally received very positive reviews.

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