Review of WarGames (1983) by John K — 23 May 2009

An enjoyable thriller where a teenage boy hacks into the W.O.P.R. The latest and greatest in US defence technology to play a game that could start World War III.

This review of WarGames (1983) was written by John K on 23 May 2009.

WarGames has generally received very positive reviews.

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