Review of Man on the Moon (1999) by Toasty87 — 16 Jul 2020

A very respectful tribute but feels rushed and rushed from start to finish.

This review of Man on the Moon (1999) was written by Toasty87 on 16 Jul 2020.

Man on the Moon has generally received positive reviews.

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