Review of WarGames (1983) by Gabriel C — 06 Nov 2016

WarGames is a tense, fast-paced 80s classic with a starmaking performance from pre-Ferris Matthew Broderick.

This review of WarGames (1983) was written by Gabriel C on 06 Nov 2016.

WarGames has generally received very positive reviews.

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