Review of The Island (2006) by Brandon L — 08 Oct 2012

This was a very entertaining movie...Michael Bay always gives us mindless fun.

This review of The Island (2006) was written by Brandon L on 08 Oct 2012.

The Island has generally received positive reviews.

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I don't know why people don't like this one. It is a great popcorn movie, action sci fi that is fun and star to gorgeous actors…

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By Daniel W (1,325) on 31 May 2017

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By Brett H (1,346) on 08 Feb 2016

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By Thomas S (1,263) on 19 Jun 2015

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By Phillip J (129) on 18 Jan 2016

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