Review of The Lawnmower Man (1992) by Alex I — 25 Aug 2009

Not as good as Tron, but it is still an entertaining story.

This review of The Lawnmower Man (1992) was written by Alex I on 25 Aug 2009.

The Lawnmower Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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