Review of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) by Kalil H — 20 Apr 2013

Has some interesting ideas, but is cheated by undermining direction and random character revelations.

This review of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) was written by Kalil H on 20 Apr 2013.

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has generally received mixed reviews.

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