Review of Slackers (2002) by Russ B — 15 Apr 2016

4/15/2026: An ok movie at best. Mildly entertaining, but the "villain"is too over the top.

This review of Slackers (2002) was written by Russ B on 15 Apr 2016.

Slackers has generally received mixed reviews.

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