Review of Mindhunters (2004) by Mike Clark for USA Today — 07 Apr 2013

A contrived, unpleasant and very drawn-out affair.

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This review of Mindhunters (2004) was written by Mike Clark and published by USA Today on 07 Apr 2013.

Mindhunters has generally received mixed reviews.

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