Review of Video Games: The Movie (2014) by Udayalaksmanakartiyasa H — 03 Feb 2015

It's an okay movie. But when I know that it's crowdfunded, what a jerk who made this is. What a waste of people's money.

This review of Video Games: The Movie (2014) was written by Udayalaksmanakartiyasa H on 03 Feb 2015.

Video Games: The Movie has generally received mixed reviews.

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Review of Video Games: The Movie (2014) by Udayalaksmanakartiyasa H — 03 Feb 2015

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