Review of Patch Adams (1998) by Pyro Muggeridge ( — 01 Jun 2009

Robin Williams playing someone who was for all intents and purposes, real life Robin Williams. Also, one of the nastiest mood whiplashes ever. Watchable once.

This review of Patch Adams (1998) was written by Pyro Muggeridge ( on 01 Jun 2009.

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