Review of Mystery Men (1999) by Alan G — 14 Jan 2011

Terrible. I wasn't able to find any redeeming features in this movie.

This review of Mystery Men (1999) was written by Alan G on 14 Jan 2011.

Mystery Men has generally received mixed reviews.

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