Review of The Lawnmower Man (1992) by Jorge S — 06 Jun 2007

Great movie, showed a glimpse of what computers and virtuality might become.

This review of The Lawnmower Man (1992) was written by Jorge S on 06 Jun 2007.

The Lawnmower Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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