Review of Orca (1977) by Donald W — 18 Feb 2008

Quite possibly the most ridiculous(ly awesome) movie ever made.

This review of Orca (1977) was written by Donald W on 18 Feb 2008.

Orca has generally received mixed reviews.

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All of the makings of Jaws without any of the flair. The beginning made a decent set-up but the rest wasn't up to par. The end was very anticlimactic…

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