Review of The Meteor Man (1993) by Guido S — 20 Feb 2014

Good family film. Pays homage to old school super hero aesthetic.

This review of The Meteor Man (1993) was written by Guido S on 20 Feb 2014.

The Meteor Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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