Review of Transcendence (2014) by Shahriyar M — 04 Aug 2014

Johnny, Johnny, Johnny! this ain't the same Johnny whose brilliance in Edward Scissorhand astonished everyone? don't think so; far from it.

This review of Transcendence (2014) was written by Shahriyar M on 04 Aug 2014.

Transcendence has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lee A (284) on 15 Apr 2017

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