Review of Grabbers (2012) by St. A — 06 Sep 2012

While it can be fun and amusing at times, the whole "begorrah begorrah" tone and "comedic" Irish swearing quickly becomes annoying.

This review of Grabbers (2012) was written by St. A on 06 Sep 2012.

Grabbers has generally received mixed reviews.

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