Review of The Lawnmower Man (1992) by Jeremy K — 16 Aug 2007

WTF, VR-trained chimps running around shooting people with guns.

This review of The Lawnmower Man (1992) was written by Jeremy K on 16 Aug 2007.

The Lawnmower Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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