Review of Transcendence (2014) by Deirdre Crimmins for Film Thrills — 20 Aug 2018

Transcendence has no redeeming qualities.

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This review of Transcendence (2014) was written by Deirdre Crimmins and published by Film Thrills on 20 Aug 2018.

Transcendence has generally received mixed reviews.

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