Review of Time Bandits (1981) by Tommy W — 07 Jun 2008

You have to be in the right mood to watch a movie like this, or else it just doesnt work for you.

This review of Time Bandits (1981) was written by Tommy W on 07 Jun 2008.

Time Bandits has generally received positive reviews.

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