Review of The Last Starfighter (1984) by Chas H — 17 Sep 2010

One of my all-time favorite 80s flick. A fun, entertaining Poor Man's Star Wars.

This review of The Last Starfighter (1984) was written by Chas H on 17 Sep 2010.

The Last Starfighter has generally received positive reviews.

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