Review of Inspector Gadget (1999) by Megan G — 19 Mar 2008

Matthew why did you have to make such bad career moves after Ferris Bueller? Why?!

This review of Inspector Gadget (1999) was written by Megan G on 19 Mar 2008.

Inspector Gadget has generally received negative reviews.

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