Review of Magicians (1982) by L J — 16 Sep 2007

OK. Feels sort of made for TV. Jessica Stevenson is lovely as per usual and Mitchell 'n' Webb do their usual schtick...

This review of Magicians (1982) was written by L J on 16 Sep 2007.

Magicians has generally received mixed reviews.

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Don't approach this as a movie. It would have made a good hour long tv special and as such seemed a bit stretched…

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Sadly, very disappointing…

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I love mitchell and webb I find them so funny and love there shows so I was excited about the movie but its not as funny as id of hope Its…

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