Review of The Avengers (1998) by Gregory W — 13 Sep 2008

Revival of 1960s TV series was a big, deserved flop.

This review of The Avengers (1998) was written by Gregory W on 13 Sep 2008.

The Avengers has generally received negative reviews.

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