Review of Species (1995) by Tom A — 21 Sep 2007

So so bad. What the hell happened to it? Original designs by Giger, great actors (Ben Kingsley!?,) Should have been decent at least.

This review of Species (1995) was written by Tom A on 21 Sep 2007.

Species has generally received mixed reviews.

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