Review of Inspector Gadget (1999) by Justin B — 15 Sep 2011

Hated by critics and audiences upon initial release: Inspector Gadget will always be a guilty pleasure of mine.

This review of Inspector Gadget (1999) was written by Justin B on 15 Sep 2011.

Inspector Gadget has generally received negative reviews.

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