Review of The Wizard (1989) by Kurt M — 05 Dec 2012

So many memorable scenes makes this the greatest video game movie ever made I love the Power Glove..it's so bad.

This review of The Wizard (1989) was written by Kurt M on 05 Dec 2012.

The Wizard has generally received mixed reviews.

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Had I never viewed this again in my mid-20's, I would probably think of this as still cool. It sucks balls…

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By Adam F (1,100) on 12 Aug 2013

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By Scott P (796) on 04 Mar 2013

The Angry Video Game Nerd and the Nostalgia Critic got me to watch this movie. I went in with low expectations and I wasn't disappointed…

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By Angel C (67) on 27 Jul 2013

I can't believe all the negative reviews, this is one of my favorite films or maybe just nostalgia? Either way I love this movie…

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By Tony P (976) on 06 Feb 2013

A classic and a favourite from my childhood. It screams 80s and the video game comp with the release of Super Mario 3 is gold…

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