Review of Inspector Gadget (1999) by Ripö M — 22 May 2008

An empty, artistically bankrupt, soul-sucking mess insulting to every conceivable target audience. Market research fails again.

This review of Inspector Gadget (1999) was written by Ripö M on 22 May 2008.

Inspector Gadget has generally received negative reviews.

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