Review of The Darwin Awards (2007) by Matt W — 08 Oct 2007

The main story was a little ho-hum, but this movie really shines when it comes to the cameo-filled backstories of some of the deceased. Worth seeing.

This review of The Darwin Awards (2007) was written by Matt W on 08 Oct 2007.

The Darwin Awards has generally received positive reviews.

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