Review of Mystery Men (1999) by Kenneth M — 28 Aug 2012

For a stupid comedy it just didnt really work well. It had a few good moments but it could have been better.

This review of Mystery Men (1999) was written by Kenneth M on 28 Aug 2012.

Mystery Men has generally received mixed reviews.

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