Review of The Wizard (1989) by Nicolas G — 04 Dec 2007

Nostalgia mixed with product placement. FTW.

This review of The Wizard (1989) was written by Nicolas G on 04 Dec 2007.

The Wizard has generally received mixed reviews.

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My favorite 80's flick, essentialy a hour and a half commerical for Super Mario Bros. 3, but when they reveal it, it still makes me shed a tear…

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This movie never fails to make me smile. It's an homage to the 80s in all ways possible…

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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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