Review of Magicians (1982) by Julia L — 24 Feb 2008

It has some good jokes but not anything more...

This review of Magicians (1982) was written by Julia L on 24 Feb 2008.

Magicians has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Graham M (560) on 26 Apr 2014

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By Andrew W (1,668) on 26 Jan 2013

Great film. The UK Film Council has proven (through several films.) that you don't need a huge budget to make a good film…

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By Andy C (1,868) on 11 Jan 2010

Funny but not AS funny as peep show…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 14 Aug 2009

Like an episode of Peepshow but with magic. Crap plot but when it has Andrew O'Connor behind the camera, what you do expect…

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By Jonathan C (946) on 06 Dec 2010

Hilarious comedy, that is amazing, I loved the ending I really got into it, so the ending came as a shock (well kind of), it was brilliant…

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