Review of Mystery Men (1999) by Liz B — 27 Sep 2008

This movie is still funny, years later. Not the most ingenious thing ever, but creative, quirky, and funny.

This review of Mystery Men (1999) was written by Liz B on 27 Sep 2008.

Mystery Men has generally received mixed reviews.

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